How would you explain a data finding to a manager who is not technical?

What the interviewer wants to hear

• Lead with the conclusion and the recommendation
• Use simple language and avoid jargon
• Use one clear visual
• Connect to business impact such as money or customers
• Mention confidence and limits briefly

Model answer

I start with the answer, not the method. For example: "Repeat customers dropped 8% last month, mostly in Pune, and it lines up with the late deliveries there. I recommend we fix the courier issue first." Then I show one simple chart that supports that sentence. I avoid words like p-value or left join; instead I say "this is very unlikely to be random". I connect the finding to something they care about, like revenue lost or customers affected. I keep the detailed method ready in an appendix if they ask. I am also honest about limits, such as "this is based on two weeks of data". Finally I end with a clear next step, so the meeting leads to a decision and not just a nice chart.

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