Leaders Are Like Little Kids

Leaders are like little kids in one aspect…

We like colorful pictures to tell a story.

With time in limited supply, there is nothing more effective than an easy-to-consume graph or chart that speaks to the problem that needs addressing.

We often forget that this is communication through pictures.

One thing I am seeking to improve on this year is how to present data in an easy-to-consume manner.

What are some of the tips, tricks, methods, you use?

One that I see underutilized is “conditional formatting” in Excel. A simple pivot table with conditional formatting speaks volumes.