MBA DM Phase 2: The Agency Simulation
Session 23
Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
Data ≠ insight ≠ decision.
Today's Agenda
- Data vs. insight vs. decision
- One-page report structure
- 90-second "headline first" delivery practice
- Deliverable: Stakeholder report (feeds Session 24 capstone)
Data ≠ Insight ≠ Decision
A dashboard export is data. Your Session 22 memo is insight. A report tells a stakeholder what decision to make — and why.
Reporting Structure
| Element | Content |
|---|
| Headline | One sentence: the key result |
| Support | 2-3 supporting charts/numbers |
| Recommendation | One clear next action |
| Caveat | One risk/limitation |
Lab: Build & Practice Your Report
- Convert your Session 22 memo into a one-page visual report
- Practice a 90-second "headline first" delivery with a partner
- Get feedback: was the recommendation clear in 30 seconds?
- Revise based on feedback
Deliverable for Session 23
Stakeholder Report
Ready to fold into your Block 4 capstone review package.