The ultimate guide to data visualization and information design for business.Making good charts is a must-have skill for managers today. The vast amount of data that drives business isn't useful if you can't communicate the valuable ideas contained in that data—the threats, the opportunities, the hidden trends, the future possibilities.But many think that data visualization is too difficult—a specialist skill that's either the province of data scientists an...

Talk. Sketch. Prototype. Repeat.You know right away when you see an effective chart or graphic. It hits you with an immediate sense of its meaning and impact. But what actually makes it clearer, sharper, and more effective? If you're ready to create your own "good charts"--data visualizations that powerfully communicate your ideas and research and that advance your career—the Good Charts Workbook is the hands-on guide you've been looking for.The or...

A good visualization can communicate the nature and potential impact of ideas more powerfully than any other form of communication.For a long time, "dataviz" was left to specialists--data scientists and professional designers. No longer. A new generation of tools and massive amounts of available data make it easy for anyone to create visualizations that communicate ideas far more effectively than generic spreadsheet charts ever could. The Harvard Business Review Good Charts Col...

Two books to help you craft your story, design better visualizations, impress your audience, and turn your idea into reality.Provides the new "how to write a business case" for the start-up generation.Great visual examples of pitch decks.Detailed walkthroughs on how to create your own pitch decks.Sharp, motivating assessment of the dataviz-for-business context.Framework for "thinking visually."Step-by-step guide for getting fr...

The right visual revealed at the right time can turn an unremarkable presentation into a resonant, emotional experience. This two-book collection provides you with the tools you need to craft and deliver presentations that will impress your audience, increase your influence in your organization, and advance your career.Good Charts: The HBR Guide to Making Smarter, More Persuasive Data Visualizations shows how a good visualization can communicate the nature and pote...

Is your message getting through? The right communication tactics can motivate your people—and fuel your business.Get more of the ideas you want, from the authors you trust, with HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication (Vol. 2). We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you get your message across—whether you're speaking face-to-face or connecting with someone across the world.

Lead through the crisis and prepare for recovery.As the Covid-19 pandemic is exacting its toll on the global economy, forward-looking organizations are moving past crisis management and positioning themselves to leap ahead when the worst is over. What should you and your organization be doing now to address today's unprecedented challenges while laying the foundation needed to emerge stronger?Coronavirus: Leadership and Recovery provides you with e...