In this milestone, you will outline a compelling and data-driven storyline for your pitch presentation.
The ability to communicate data effectively through storytelling is essential for influencing decision-makers and securing support for your ideas. This milestone focuses on the data communication competency, helping you translate complex insights into an engaging and persuasive narrative. By structuring your pitch around a clear and emotionally resonant storyline, you will captivate your audience and highlight the importance of your proposed solution.
Here’s how you should complete the milestone:
Step 1: Explore the provided materials to understand the key elements of a great story:
Step 2: Watch the recommended pitch examples to identify successful storytelling techniques:
Step 3: Work with your peers to brainstorm and outline the structure of your pitch presentation. In doing so, ensure your pitch follows a logical flow, incorporating these elements:
Hook: Start with an engaging story or emotional connection to the problem.
Problem Statement: Clearly articulate the sustainability problem using data.
Solution: Present your proposed solution and its value proposition.
Impact: Use data insights to highlight the potential impact and significance of your solution.
Call to Action: End with a strong conclusion that inspires your audience to act or invest.
Step 4: Share your pitch outline with your team for feedback based on the provided assessment criteria. Then, refine your outline to ensure clarity, engagement, and alignment with your overall challenge objectives.
📖 Additional Resources:
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following resources to support you in your journey to developing a clear and concise problem statement, supported by evidence.
Task Evaluation
To self-assess on your way to the capstone
🎯 Competency: Data communication Translating complex data into accessible and impactful narratives
📦 Deliverable: Pitch Outline
🌟 Deliverable Guidelines:
Ensure you include an engaging storyline structure (hook, problem, solution, impact, and call to action).
Integrate data-driven insights into the narrative.
Connect emotionally with your audience through your pitch.
Revise your pitch based on feedback from your peers.