10 Common Storytelling Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Abstract

As data professionals, we all strive to deliver insights that inspire action and drive decisions. But let’s face it—storytelling with data isn’t always easy. It’s all too common to lose stakeholders in the details, misjudge their priorities, or overload them with charts and numbers that don’t land the way we’d hoped. In this session, I’ll share the 10 most frequent mistakes people make when presenting data to stakeholders, from skipping context to ending without a clear takeaway. Along the way, I’ll offer practical tips to help you craft stories that resonate—whether it’s simplifying your language, focusing on actionable insights, or designing visuals that speak volumes. If you’ve ever wondered why your analysis didn’t have the impact you expected or want to sharpen your storytelling skills, this session is for you. Let’s make sure your next presentation leaves your audience both impressed and inspired to act.

Presenters

Gagan Bansal
Advanced Analytics Analyst, Medtronic, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Innovation Showcase

Theme

Knowledge Makers

KEYWORDS

DATA STORYTELLING, STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS, VISUALIZATION DESIGN, BUSINESS ANALYTICS