Translating Results into Actionable Information
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The document discusses the initiative to build an organizational network of visualization champions at JSI, focusing on improving data visualization capacity to empower evidence-driven decision-making. It highlights the success of training sessions, resources shared through various platforms, and the growth of an internal interest group with over 200 members. The initiative aims to enhance the visual appeal and impact of health-related products while also promoting collaboration within the global health community.
Translating Results into Actionable Information
- 1. TRANSLATING RESULTS INTO ACTIONABLE INFORMATION HOW TO BUILD AN ORGANIZATIONAL NETWORK OF VISUALIZATION CHAMPIONS AMANDA MAKULEC, MPH Global health programs generate monitoring data, evaluation findings, 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. ABOUT THE INITIATIVE KEY DIMENSIONS CHALLENGES & LOOKING FORWARD INTERNAL DATA VIZ INTEREST GROUP DESIGN STORMS &TRAININGS KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT & RESOURCE DESIGN Training sessions to share resources, ideas, tool demos. Anchored by a listserv for sharing resources & questions DataViz 101 guides developed and housed on Slideshare and Google Drive. TRAINING SESSIONTOPICS 2014 Creating 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 2015 Choosing 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 DataViz Interest Group members surveyed indicated they had shared what they had learned. 78% of DataViz Interest Group members surveyed indicated the resources have influenced their work. The resources produced 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 field-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 field-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 DataVisualization for Development interest group Looking forward we hope to promote individual and organizational capacity and build efforts across the global health community. John Snow, Inc. Promoting & Improving Health The external DataViz for Development community has grown to 557members from 50 countries.* * a joint effort with JHU-CCP