ALGIM Training Session: Data Driven Storytelling

Course Overview

• All organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for policy, design, and engagement professionals who want to incorporate charts, graphs, and infographics into their content, but do not have a background in statistics.
• Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues to produce unique, compelling, and accessible content.
• The workshop incorporates individual and group activities to refine and develop your data-driven storytelling skills.

Module 1:

• A (very) short history of data visualisation
• Important terms and definitions
• The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling

Module 2:

• The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)
• Data visualisation accessibility considerations
• Design dos and don’ts
• Tying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project

Online Course Structure & Information:

• Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 M (NZST)
• Dates:
• • Session 1 - Thursday 12th February.
  • Session 2 - Thursday 19th February 2026
• Price: $649 + GST
• You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
• You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
• You will receive an email with a link to each sessions
• We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure that you can hear and see everything.
• Sessions are limited to 8 - 12 participants.
• If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and transfer all registrations to the next intake.

If you have any issues, please contact service@algim.org.nz