Data visualization is a powerful tool to elucidate trends, patterns, outliers, irregularities that may not be easily recognized by looking at long spreadsheets or raw data. It enhances understanding and reduces knowledge gaps. When incorporated properly, data viz can have a tremendous impact on a company’s performance and bottom line.

However, to reap the benefits of data viz, you need more than a strong desire to become a data-driven business (something most companies want). You need to take the essential first steps and stay proactive throughout the journey to see the results come to life (something most companies fail to do).

In this conversation, data viz expert Kate Strachnyi, Founder of DATAcated Academy and Story by Data, dives into the intricate process of creating data visualization (the actual design/viz work only takes 30% of the time—surprise!). She highlights the common challenges and mistakes companies make when trying to integrate more data into the business and how to address them. Last but not least, she shares her honest take on data democratization and how it falls on the shoulders of both companies and individuals to become more data literate, especially in today’s climate.

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