Reading: Data Fluency

Data Fluency: Empowering Your Organization with Effective Data Communication
Gemignani, Zach, Chris Gemignani, Dr. Richard Galentino and Dr. Patrick Schuermann. Indianapolis, IN: John C. Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2014.

Offering help in bridging the gap between the volumes of data collected by organizations and people who can make use of it, the authors provide knowledge and techniques to help users create focused data presentation tools including visualizations, dashboards, and key metrics. Topics covered in the book include data reporting and communication, audience and user needs, layout and styling, and common design failures.