From Data to Decisions
from Data to Decisions:
Making Maps and Metrics Clear for Decision-Makers
FREE LIVE WEBINAR: February 24, 2026
Start times: 11:00am Pacific; 12:00pm Mountain; 1:00pm Central; 2:00pm Eastern
Length: 1 hour
You can have accurate data, detailed maps, and well-built dashboards and still struggle to get decisions made.
This free webinar focuses on how to communicate data clearly and persuasively so leaders, managers, and stakeholders understand what matters and why it matters. This session is designed for professionals who need to explain data, not analyze it, and want their insights to lead to action rather than follow-up questions.
You’ll learn a simple, practical framework for turning charts, maps, and metrics into decision-ready insights that support action rather than confusion.
Who should attend
- Managers and team leads
- Project and program managers
- Consultants and client-facing professionals
- GIS and data professionals who present to non-technical audiences
- Anyone who needs to explain data to others
What you'll learn
- Why accurate data still fails to drive decisions
- How to make data easier to understand at a glance
- How to focus attention on what truly matters
- How to present maps and visuals as decision-support tools
Instructors
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Jami Dennis, GISP, is a data visualization, storytelling, and presentation-skills specialist who helps professionals communicate complex ideas with clarity, confidence, and impact. She designs and teaches interactive workshops that focus on structuring messages, designing effective visuals, and delivering presentations that resonate with audiences.
Jami has spent nearly her entire career presenting to audiences large and small. Her experience ranges from presenting on the main stage at the Esri International User Conference to briefing elected officials, leading executive and team presentations, and speaking at GIS, Census, and professional conferences nationwide. She is an award-winning StoryMap creator and has taught numerous technical and applied sessions on storytelling with data, maps, and visuals.
With more than thirty years of experience in GIS, socio-economic research, and data analysis, Jami brings a rare combination of technical depth and communication expertise. She spent twenty-five years working in state and regional government in Arizona before moving into private practice. She is the owner of Geodetic Analysis LLC, where she provides GIS, data analysis, and data visualization services, and is the author of GIS for Dummies (2nd Edition).
