As a presenter, nothing commands like credibility.
This is especially true when it comes to presenting
data.
Which graph makes
is easier to determine
R&D’s travel expense?
This 3D chart or the
charts below?
Expenses by Department in Millions
Data and Image Source: Slideology
You’ll need to choose the most appropriate tool for
displaying your data.The most frequently used
graphs for business communications are pie, bar,
and line graphs.
Pie charts work only for
showing large differences in
proportion, especially
percentages.
Image by André Oliveira
Keep in mind that the purpose of slides is not to
show all the data, but to communicate conclusions
and insights.
Think of a data chart in three layers
The background layer contains
elements like tick marks,
scales, legends, and grid lines.
The data plotted on the slide is
usually pulled from a data table.
The emphasis layer exists in
the foreground and clearly
highlights the key message
from the data
1.Background
2.Data
3.Emphasis