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The best HR leaders are storytellers. Whether you’re focused on bringing in or retaining talent, you need to be able to tell a compelling, powerful message to your audience.

The good news? It’s never been easier to give a metrics-driven HR presentation and earn that elusive executive “yes.” New technologies and new ways of thinking about a century-old profession have made it possible to quantify and measure things once thought immeasurable, including quality of hire and employee engagement.

To give a great HR presentation today, it takes a little artistry and a whole lot of data savvy. From choosing which data to present to crafting a compelling narrative that inspires action, here are some tips to help you give an HR data presentation deserving of a standing ovation.