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EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Changing the way Executives are Trained

Data Visualization and Storytelling

Stop just presenting data – start telling stories. This workshop will transform you from a data presenter into a data storyteller. Learn how to unlock the hidden narratives within your data and use them to influence, inspire, and lead. Discover the art of data visualization and storytelling and take your leadership communication to the next level.

Training Objectives

By the end of the training the participants will be able to:

  • Create effective data visualizations using appropriate chart types and tools.
  • Design visualizations that are clear, concise, and visually appealing.
  • Understand the principles of visual hierarchy and how to guide the viewer’s eye through the data.
  • Choose the right visualization for different types of data and communication goals.
  • Gain hands-on experience creating visualizations using [mention specific tools, e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, Power BI].
  • Craft compelling narratives around their data visualizations.
  • Structure a data story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
  • Understand the elements of effective storytelling, including narrative, characters (if applicable), and plot.
Methodology

The workshop will be engaging with hands on practice with various methodologies that includes the following:

  • Practical Exercises/Hands-on Practice: Focused activities designed to reinforce learning and develop specific skills.
  • Case Studies: Analysing real-world examples of successful (and unsuccessful) data visualization and storytelling.
  • Videos and Multimedia: Using visual and auditory media to enhance engagement and illustrate concepts.
  • Group Discussions and Brainstorming: Interactive sessions where participants share ideas, insights, and perspectives.
  • Lectures/Presentations (Keep them Concise!): Direct instruction on key concepts and principles.
Targeted Audience
  • Business Leaders & Managers – For data-driven decision-making.
  • Data Analysts & Scientists – To enhance data storytelling.
  • Marketing & Sales Professionals – For impactful presentations.
  • Finance & Accounting Experts – To present financial insights.
  • Consultants & Strategists – To influence stakeholders.
  • Academics & Researchers – For effective research communication.
  • Entrepreneurs & Startups – For pitches and funding proposals.
  • HR & Training Professionals – For workforce analytics.
  • Government & Policy Makers – For data-driven reports.
  • Journalists & Media Professionals – For compelling news storytelling.

Dr. Hanif Mohammed brings over three decades of distinguished experience guiding senior leadership across diverse sectors to achieve strategic excellence. With a proven track record of serving more than 270 organizations, he specializes in the critical nexus of strategy, business management, and human capital development.
As a trusted advisor, Dr. Mohammed partners with executive teams to navigate complex organizational challenges, driving strategic alignment and fostering sustainable growth. His expertise encompasses:

  • Strategic Transformation: Facilitating comprehensive organizational assessments and empowering leadership to execute strategic visions with precision.
  • Leadership Development: Cultivating high-performance leadership through executive coaching, training, and tailored development programs.
  • Organizational Effectiveness: Optimizing organizational structures, implementing robust performance management systems, and aligning human capital with strategic objectives.

Dr. Mohammed’s extensive consulting portfolio includes engagements with global leaders such as Accenture, Korn Ferry, and Hamsley Fraser, as well as pivotal institutions including the National School of Public Policy. As a Korn Ferry certified Executive Coach, he empowers leaders to unlock their full potential and drive organizational impact.
His academic credentials, including a Doctorate in Business Administration (Strategy) and an MBA (Leadership and HR), coupled with fellowships from LUMS and McGill University, underpin his rigorous and insightful approach.

Dr. Mohammed has delivered impactful leadership development programs for CXOs, Board members, and senior officials from esteemed organizations including Shell Pakistan, Unilever, Pakistan State Oil, and numerous leading financial institutions. His proficiency extends to serving key public sector entities, including the Police Services of Pakistan and the Election Commission of Pakistan, through the National School of Public Policy.
Dr. Mohammed’s commitment to empowering leadership makes him an invaluable partner for organizations seeking to achieve strategic and operational excellence.

  • Introduction to Data-Storytelling
  • Data-Storytelling in Present and Future
  • Role of Data in Data Storytelling
  • Data Relevancy, Data Quality and Data Cleaning
  • Common Design Principles (Gestalt Principles)
  • Use of Colours in Graphs
  • Understanding Cognitive Load in Visualization
  • Compelling Narrative
  • Using Storytelling Models (A hero’s Journey)
Date Time Venue
KSBL Campus

Contact

KSBL Executive Education
National Stadium Road, Opp. Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi – 74800
UAN: (92 21) 111-11- KSBL (5725)
Ph: (92 21) 8771999 Ext: 716, 336
Mobile: (92 333) 2161255 | (92 333) 0937935
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