How well do leaders demonstrate character in their communications? Blog by Amy Newman, senior lecturer emerita, Cornell University; author of Business Communication and Character (11e) and Building Leadership Character
A pie chart represents part of a whole, so how can numbers total more than 100%? They can’t. On Twitter, Dorsa Amir identifies additional problems.
The caption is also concerning: “High Support for Legalizing Marijuana.” Do we see evidence to prove this claim?
Note: This chart was created as a joke and posted on a sub-reddit.
Discussion:
What is the point of the chart?
What data would prove the point, and how could the designer have presented data differently?
Leadership Character and Communication, Amy Newman, Cornell University
Chapter 1: Business Communication and Character
Chapters 2 and 3: Team and Interpersonal Communication; Communicating Across Differences
Chapters 4 and 5: Writing, Design, and Style
Chapter 6: Neutral and Positive Messages
Chapter 7: Persuasive Messages
Chapters 9 and 10: Data, Visuals, and Reports
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