storytelling with data podcast: #71 pre-reads are risky business

Sending slides before a meeting and asking your audience to do a pre-read has become the norm. Unfortunately, pre-reads never quite lead to the desired outcome of better questions and discussion, instead they create more challenges. Data storyteller Alex shares her thoughts on pre-reads and how she navigates requests to share content outside of a meeting. Tune in to also hear related questions on slide templates, speaker notes and more!

Listening time 24:57 | related links:

• Article: how to create an executive summary slide

• Attend a workshop (use discount PODCAST10 for 10% off)

• Combo chart example: diverging bar + data table

• Combo chart example: line + Gantt chart

• SWD challenge: create a clever combo chart