Whether you’re working with data, narrative, or visuals, each element can be powerful individually. You can achieve some level of success with a thought-provoking statistic, a compelling narrative, or stunning data visualization. However, it’s the skilled blend of data, narrative, and visuals in a data story that can harness the unique contributions of all three elements. When you combine the right visuals and narrative with the right data, you have a data story that can influence and drive change