How a TED Talks Speaker Does Data Visualization
What can you learn from this TED Talks speaker about data visualization and effective storytelling?
Posts Tagged: data visualization
3 Types of Data Visualizations That Can Bring Your Analytics to Life
A new data visualization and analytics site from USAspending.gov showcases different ways government spending data can be presented.
The Challenger Disaster: The Importance of Data Visualization
A look at how data visualization played a role in the Challenger Tragedy.
10 Tips for Briefing Your Boss With Data
One of the mistakes people make is that the data steals the show, and it is left to tell its own story. Don’t fall victim to that trap. Check out these practical tips for leading data-drive briefings.
NSF Gets to the Point(s) with Infographic Website
In Washington, government agencies and non-profits are in the business of presenting complex information.
How the City of Boston Built a Culture of Data-Driven Decisions
GovLoop hosted its State and Local Tech Trends Virtual Training, an all-day, virtual event with 5 different training webinars and resources to help state and local govies do their job better. Be sure to read the other recaps here. Instead of keeping integral data in a folder on the desk, what if there was a… Read more »
4 Free Tools for Creating Shareable Infographics
To create infographics, it used to be that you needed some intense skills with Adobe Creative Suite or the budget to hire a designer. Working with a professional designer still has its advantages, especially if your infographic project is complex or if you don’t have any talent for visual design. However, if you want to create your own… Read more »
5 Awesome Government Infographics
Just a few years ago, infographics seemed to be the hottest type of content online. Lately, the shine has worn off as bad infographics inundated the internet. High-quality infographics still can rise up from the flood of drivel. Infographics are not inherently bad. When infographics are designed well they simplify complex information and can make boring topics interesting. Eye-catching visuals… Read more »
New Report Details Data Visualization in Government
A new report explores the topic of data visualization and its use by the federal government. Appropriately titled “The Use of Data Visualization in Government,” the report details how agencies are turning data into infographics and how government managers can use a slew of tools to help tell their agencies’ stories in a way that… Read more »
Friday Fab Five: Storytime, Trusting Your Gut, and Why You Suck at Networking
Happy Friday, everyone! You know what time it is. It’s time for the… Friday Fab 5! That special part of the week when we take a look back at a few of the awesome blogs, forums, quotes, groups, and members here on GovLoop. If you think they’re awesome too, go ahead and congratulate them (links… Read more »
