Module 14 – AI for Data Summaries

Overview

If you’re drowning in dashboards, this module helps you use AI to distill data into clear insights and next actions.

What you’ll learn

  • How to translate data into narrative insights.
  • How to highlight anomalies and trends.
  • How to craft a concise executive summary.

1. Provide context first

You are my data analyst. I will provide KPI tables and context.

Please:
- Summarise the top 3 trends
- Flag any anomalies
- Suggest 2 next actions

Context: [PASTE CONTEXT]
KPIs: [PASTE DATA]
        

2. Compare periods

Ask AI to compare this period to the last and focus on the delta, not the raw numbers.

3. Write the exec summary

Keep it to 5 bullets and include a recommended action or decision.

Today’s action

  1. Pick a recurring report and summarize it in 5 bullets.
  2. Validate the insights with the data owner.
  3. Share the summary with a clear recommended action.