translating results into actionable information
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TRANSLATING RESULTS INTO ACTIONABLE INFORMATION HOW TO BUILD AN ORGANIZATIONAL NETWORK OF VISUALIZATION CHAMPIONSAMANDA MAKULEC, MPH
Global health programs generatemonitoring data, evaluation fi ndings, and implementation research to share insights and knowledge to empower evidence-driven decision making.
When results are buried in long reports, the translation of information to action often falters.
Compelling data visualizations and visual reporting formats increases stakeholder uptake and use of learning.
Building capacity for data visualization design provides a sustainable, team-centered approach to translating information into action.
ABOUTTHE INITIATIVE
KEYDIMENSIONS
CHALLENGES& LOOKING FORWARD
INTERNAL DATA VIZINTEREST GROUP
DESIGN STORMS& TRAININGS
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT &
RESOURCE DESIGN
Training sessions to share resources, ideas,
tool demos.
Anchored by a listserv for sharing resources
& questions
Data Viz 101 guides developed and housed
on Slideshare and Google Drive.
TRAINING SESSION TOPICS
2014Creating Functional Art in Excel // JUNE
Piktochart Designstorm // JUNE
SlideDocs Designstorm // JULY
Alternative Reporting Formats Designstorm // AUGUST
Video Designstorm // SEPTEMBER
Graphic Facilitation Designstorm // OCTOBER
Favorite Things Designstorm // DECEMBER
2015Choosing a Tool Designstorm // JANUARY
Creating Beautiful Reports in SlideDocs // JANUARY
ForumOne Communications Designstorm // FEBRUARY
Human Centered Design 101 // MARCH
Storyboarding Designstorm // MAY
Visualizing Qualitative Data Designstorm // JUNE
So you think you want a dashboard? // JULY
Choosing the Right Font Designstorm // SEPTEMBER
Making Excel Work for You // NOVEMBER
Making Powerpoint Work for You // NOVEMBER
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
The tools and tips shared on data visualiza-tion are very important and applicable in daily working environment.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
I love the succinct and visually capti-vating guides and powerpoints that are shared. I keep a small pile of them on my desk for easy reference.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Hugely useful information. I use it all the time: Piktochart, Slidedocs, and more.
OUTCOMES& EVALUATION
of Data Viz Interest Group members
surveyed indicated they had shared what they had learned.
78%of Data Viz Interest Group
members surveyed indicated the resources
have infl uenced their work.
The resourcesproduced have
received more than
17,018views
on Slideshare
57%
The internal interest group now boasts more than
200members.
Starting in March 2014, JSI developed and implemented a strategy to build visualization capacity through facilitating workshops, developing targeted resources, and creating an internal data visualization learning network.
DATA VIZ 101
Finding meaningful ways to reach fi eld-based staff is a challenge, due to technology limitations and time differences.
Creative approaches to addressing these challenges include piloting an ambassadorial approach, liaising directly with fi eld-based M&E and communications staff.
New data visualization enthusiasts and experts within the organization are hosting knowledge-sharing sessions about visualization design processes and challenges, creating an internal network of staff working to elevate the visual appeal and usefulness our products.
Resources are available via Slideshare, DataVizHub.co, and the Data Visualization for Development interest group
Looking forward we hope to promote individual and organizational capacity andbuild efforts across the global health community.
John Snow, Inc. Promoting & Improving Health
The external Data Viz for Development community has grown to
557 membersfrom 50 countries.** a joint effort with JHU-CCP