Data and Storytelling in Policy
Increase your impact with data driven narratives
Price
Early bird $1,128 (inc GST) | Full price $1,410 (inc GST)
Location
Online
Duration
2 x 3-hour sessions over 2 days
Dates
4-5 March; 3-4 June; 3-4 September; 29-30 October 2025
Overview
“Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted” – Albert Einstein.
Data and storytelling can seem like somewhat opposing topics. However, in truth, they’re just two sides of the same coin.
While data provides fact, transparency and accountability, stories are how we make sense of the world.
In conjunction they build purpose-driven narratives that speak to stakeholders.
This workshop is storytelling training for emerging and established leaders who want to harness data-driven narrative to make an impact and drive change. It’s a highly interactive program focusing on knowledge and skills you can apply in your work communication straight away.
Please note that while this program discusses sources of data and how they can be best integrated into story, it does not delve into technical aspects of data collection or data analysis.
Who is it for?
This data storytelling workshop is designed for:
- early career public sector, local government and not-for-profit managers who recognize the need for more impactful data-based communication
- mid– career public sector, local government and not-for-profit managers who want to hone their skills in data based storytelling
Learning outcomes
Throughout the program you’ll build a greater understanding of the need for – and challenges of – data-driven story. You’ll learn to:
- identify the forces that influence the policy cycle
- explore sourcing data that can be best incorporated into story elicit story from varied sources
- explore how data visualisation and storytelling techniques can bring the facts to life
- integrate storytelling with data to establish credibility and engage audiences
- understand why communication must serve a broader purpose
- communicate data-driven narrative for maximum impact
- embed data and story into policy work
- understand and appreciate the potentialities and responsibilities of Generative AI in data sourcing and story writing.
Faculty
You’ll learn from Dr Zina O’Leary – communication and research expert, Senior Fellow at ANZSOG and adjunct Professor at the Joseph R. Biden Jr. School of Public Policy, University of Delaware.
Format
Data and Storytelling in Policy is delivered as two, 3-hour online sessions over two days.
This data visualisation and storytelling course incorporates a variety of inputs, as well as group discussion and small group work.
Details
Program 1, 2025
- Day 1: 4 March, 11am-2pm (AEDT), Online
- Day 2: 5 March, 11am-2pm (AEDT), Online
Program 2, 2025
- Day 1: 3 June, 10am-1pm (AEST), Online
- Day 2: 4 June, 10am-1pm (AEST), Online
Program 3, 2025
- Day 1: 3 September, 10am-1pm (AEST), Online
- Day 2: 4 September, 10am-1pm (AEST), Online
Program 4, 2025
- Day 1: 29 October, 11am-2pm (AEDT), Online
- Day 2: 30 October, 11am-2pm (AEDT), Online
Price
- Early bird: $1,128 (inc GST) per person
- Full price: $1,410 (inc GST) per person
ANZSOG alumni receive a 15% discount.
Want to learn more?
If you have queries about this course, please email our Engagement Team on engage@anzsog.edu.au (with the program name as the subject line) or call 1300 ANZSOG (1300 269 764).