So, see how to deliver At A Glance visual management. In short, use the 20 second challenge. In other words, can you get a visual snapshot within this time? Furthermore, can you instantly see status of key performance indicators?
Instant, accessible and engaging
At A Glance visual management sounds easy. Nevertheless, it requires impactful visual cues. As a result, only settle for visual management that is engaging. Likewise, highly visible. Furthermore, and most importantly, immediately accessible. Finally, with instant calls to action.
Delivering at a glance visual management
In short, provide a quick visual reference. As a result, make your process visual. Firstly, therefore, show your process in visual steps. Secondly, assign clear visual indicators to each of those steps or fields. Consequently, instantly see the status for each field.
Real time visuals
A further point to consider is timeliness. In other words, at a glance visual management needs real time interaction. As a result, the visual snapshot is always up to date.
A further benefit is that your team engages in the process. Assigning responsibility for updates works well. For instance, define who is the board owner.
Striking the balance
In short, too much information is overwhelming. As a result, it is hard to quickly assimilate too much detail. Consequently, delivery at a glance visual management is about finding balance. In other words, between supplying enough information but not too much.
A further balance of imagery and words also matters. In addition, breaking information down into instantly digestible points works. Likewise, numbering steps in a process.
Most importantly, test the 20-second rule. So, is the most important information visible to you within this short window of time?
Further ideas
Firstly, make a visual management board as interactive as possible. For instance, write on it. Similarly, updated visual status indicators. In addition, add numerical data. Above all, make it engaging. Furthermore, if visuals are becoming stale then perhaps it is time for an upgrade?
Meanwhile, if it has to show great detail then consider how best to do this. So, for example, use document holders. This is a neat way of adding further reading and reference documents. Most importantly, without compromising the balance of what can be quickly taken in.
In other words, advertise that further information is available without trying to say it all at once.
Help with At A Glance visual management
Finally, please feel welcome to draw on the experience of our team. Therefore, contact us anytime.
Delivery instant visibility with visual status indicators
So, choose your own metrics. Likewise, work with a real time snapshot.
Make status clear. Above all, within 20 seconds of looking
Add numerical data
Use document holders to make important documents instantly accessible.
Embrace a variety of visual indicators to engage your team.
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Our Approach
We create visual management boards everyday. As a result we have plenty of experience. We work for organisations in food production, the power industry, national rail, pharmaceuticals, education, healthcare, packaging and distribution.
Our team works with a simple idea or sketch and creates a professionally designed layout. This is then turned into a highly functional visual management board.
We offer customised options because we want to create the perfect board for you. So, here are a few examples. We can add magnetic areas or a dry-wipe finish (for use with whiteboard pens). Furthermore, you can choose Red/Green sliders or R.A.G. (Red, Amber, Green) status dials so you can quickly and visually update your board. These are just a few examples of the ways in which our boards can be tailored to meet your needs. You may also be interested in whiteboard overlays that can be used on top of an existing magnetic board.
