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SVP Business Development
As the access to important data expands in the business world, so does the need for executives to understand how to make that data meaningful. In his book, Data for Executives, Nick Hobbie presents a useful blueprint for how to take raw data and present it in a way that yields insight and purpose. With Nick Hobbie’s guidance, executives can present data that is relevant and timely, and will help businesses make decisions and grow.
- Mike Higgins, MPA
Internet Services
Chief Public Information officer
This opened my eyes to the various processes that can be used for a data driven organization. It's clear that the information has been shaped by Nick's experience and years of working successfully with employers and clients. Agencies that have trouble improving or reaching efficient levels of operational growth by way of data driven impacts will see a great benefit to these fresh and useful ideas. These are effective tools in presenting audiences, from large groups to executive level leaders copious amounts of data and information to make informed decisions or have situational awareness. Within my own industry I've applied some of the methods to informational briefs that have reach high level executives and even received requests for templates and tools. Use this to make your impact on your organization.
- Thomas Blackburn
Federal Government
Chief Executive Officer
This book is a unique form of instructions on the concepts, creations and usage of visual data communication. I have not found a more expansive book on this subject. Additionally the format easily lends itself to be used as a reference document now and in the future.
- W. Barry Kunkle, MBA
Healthcare
Site Supervisor
Data is the driving force for change. As healthcare is an ever changing environment, it is crucial to understand how data is best communicated and absorbed for predicting future industry trends. "Data for Executives" provides lucrative insight on how to connect with your audience to best support the numerical, visual, and hard-earned data you've prepared.
- Allison Schiffli, MBA
Healthcare
COO
Good data ensures credibility and helps explain the story you're trying to tell.
- Joe Pressler, MBA,BSN,RN
Healthcare
Process Improvement Specialist
The book, Data For Executives, is an excellent resource for beginning and experienced presentation developers alike. It is very informative and thought provoking. It is a great combination of data, design and communication for all presenters to understand or start understanding prior to developing their next presentation. This book breaks down how to tell your data story and how to keep the audience focused on the main theme or idea of your story using effective graphs and color schemes. The graph examples are outstanding, what to use, why you use it and what not to use. The use of colors, labels and fonts in designing your presentation is a unique twist compared to other resources. Overall, Data For Executives, is an excellent topic and a valuable resource for anyone in the data communication environment that is working to thrive and succeed in the ever-changing data analytics field.
- Tim McCrady, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Tier 1 Automotive Supplier and Healthcare
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
This book is literally eye opening. It could prove helpful in any profession involving communication of data in a clear and efficient manner. Nick utilizes both modern and artistic expression in designing a successful presentation. I could see this book being used to train students at a collegiate level.
- Nathaniel Hiss, DC
Healthcare
Staff VP
Nick Hobbie's "Data For Executives" presents very easily understood guidelines for outlining financial data to decision makers. Nick's conversational delivery and absolutely clear instructions - "3D...no, just don't" - made for an interesting and fun read. He provided a perspective on presentations I hadn't previously considered; his book has already become a reference for me in my own work. I am looking forward to his future writings!
- Geri McKay, CPA
Insurance
Continuous Improvement Manager
Nick Hobbie's "Data For Executives" simplifies connecting and communicating the story of your data to an executive audience. As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Food Manufacturing, analyzing data for improvement projects is a critical function of my role. Equally important, though, is conveying that data in a way that is clear and engages the stakeholders and decision makers in my company. "Data For Executives" provides the theory and practical 'how-to' to make that communication effective.
- Thomas Bucher, CSSBB
Food Manufacturing
Founder
While reading this book, I kept coming up with ideas for how my business can better communicate... everything. As a visual learner, I loved reading it and wished I'd had access to high-value information like this years ago
- Matt Pipkin
Nonprofit, HR
IT Security
The ideas and concepts intricately laid out in this book provide clear guidance to not only present data effectively, but also master the art of persuasion with data. This book provides a step by step template for presenting data in a way that is easy for the audience to digest and understand. It is a must read for anyone who wishes to convey their message with authority and effectiveness.
Provider Contracting
Data For Executives (DFE) is the way to get the edge on captivating your executive audience with ease. DFE pulls together all the key visual components in one place...like visual perception, illuminate color and the most effective visual style medium. Do you want to WOW your leadership and send the correct message to take action? "Don't Stop!" DFE will give you the edge up from the standard data spectrum. Just try it!
- Penny Campbell
Healthcare
Managing Partner
This is a “must have” resource for all change agents!
- Todd Sperl
Manufacturing and Healthcare Consulting
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