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June 28, 2024

How to Present Survey Results

After you complete a survey, it can be difficult to tell a story with the data you gathered. Data storytelling needs to consider your audience, how to articulate findings, and data visualization tools that can make it happen. Whether it’s for a client or among your team, it’s important for your audience to understand your results and translate them into actionable decisions. Learn how to conduct presentations on survey results methodically, by relying on best practices and tools.

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What Are the Best Ways to Present Survey Results?

To present survey results effectively, you need to utilize a combination of techniques, practices, and visuals to ensure clarity and engagement. Incorporate the following strategies in your presentation:

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Select an Appropriate Format

One of the first decisions to make when presenting survey results is selecting the appropriate format. Consider the preferences of your audience and the complexity of the data. Microsoft PowerPoint presentations succinctly summarize key findings in a digestible visual format, so your audience can engage with them. You can also explore other formats, like a written report or interactive dashboard, which also provides advantages for different audiences.

Visualize Your Data

The purpose of data visualization is to tell a story, making important data points compelling and easily understood by the audience. You can use charts, graphs, infographics, and diagrams to make your results understandable and appealing. Keep your audience and data in mind as you decide which data visualizations feel appropriate.

Know Your Audience

When crafting your presentation, it’s important to understand your audience so you can tailor the presentation’s delivery to their needs and understanding. Consider their background, expertise, and interests when preparing your presentation. Before the presentation, clarify any needs to ensure that your presentation meets expectations. The language and terminology you use should be appropriate for your audience; it’s important to avoid too much jargon or confusing technical terms.

Practice and Rehearse Your Presentation

When delivering presentations that share survey results, thorough practice and rehearsal is essential. You want to clearly articulate data points, build confidence in your presentation, and confirm that your presentation doesn’t exceed any existing time constraints. Additionally, you should prepare for potential questions from the audience, so that you’re not caught off guard at the end of the presentation. PowerPoint’s speaker notes can help you practice what to say without forgetting a key point.

Foster Audience Engagement

Finally, you should create opportunities for audience engagement. Encouraging questions, discussions, and feedback fosters collaboration and interaction. You can incorporate polls and direct questions to the audience to foster active engagement. Listening to input and addressing questions or comments can help you ensure a productive and meaningful presentation experience for everyone involved.

By employing these techniques and practices, you can conduct presentations on survey results that are informative, engaging, and actionable. With meticulous preparation and rehearsal, you can communicate survey results in way that drives actionable insights and decisions, while leaving a positive impression on your audience. For more ways to improve your data storytelling and visualization, learn more presentation tips.

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