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Traditionally, operational reports and dashboards were thought to be the best way to tell a story about business performance or a discovery, but the reality is that they only provide numbers. Using the influencing story format to tell a story with data is a better way to share data points, curate them with a story, and explain what it actually means for the business and why the next course of action is chosen. By including narrative in your reporting, you can provide additional context, insight, and interpretation, making metrics more meaningful.