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The Power of Visualised Data: A Key to Understanding and Improving KPIs and Data Quality

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Updated: Dec 6, 2024

Unlocking the Potential of Data through Visualisation

In the age of digital information, data is the cornerstone of decision-making in any organisation. However, the vast amount of data can be overwhelming, leading to indecision or incorrect conclusions, becoming a cause for concern when dealing with the healthcare of people in custody.   This is where the power of visualised data comes into play. By transforming complex data sets into graphical representations, we can unlock a deeper understanding to help make more informed decisions.


Visualising for Better Understanding

Visual data representation is not just about making numbers look appealing; it’s about making them speak. Charts, graphs, and other visual tools translate the language of data into a form that is easily digestible and accessible to all levels of an organisation. For example, a trend that might take hours to decipher in a spreadsheet can be understood in seconds through a line graph.



Enhancing KPI Results

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential metrics used to evaluate the success of an organisation and its people. Visualisation tools can track and display these KPIs in real-time, allowing managers and teams to react swiftly to changes. This immediate visibility leads to quicker decision-making and a more agile approach to reaching targets.  Visualised data also plays a crucial role in enhancing data quality. Inconsistent or incorrect data can easily be spotted in visual formats. For example, outliers in a data set that might go unnoticed in rows and columns can be immediately identified in a scatter plot, prompting a further investigation into data accuracy.


Creating a culture that values data-driven decision-making starts with making data accessible and understandable. Visualisation bridges the gap between raw data and actionable insights. When data is presented visually, it becomes a common language that everyone in the organisation can speak and understand.


Several tools and technologies are available to assist in data visualisation. From Microsoft Excel’s basic charts to more sophisticated tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Qlik, these technologies offer varying levels of complexity and customisation to suit different business needs.


In terms of Health and Justice, visualised data plays a crucial role in the ability to present complex information in a more accessible way.   Within the health portion visualised data allows the user to improve their understanding of complex data sets and therefore enhances communication to a broader audience, not just health care professionals.   Within Justice, visualised data increases the users ability to perform analysis.  Identifying patters and relationships between different data sets proves useful in the development of case studies.   This can help with the impact of policy assessments.  For example, policymakers seeing data in a more robust and visualised manner can make informed decisions based on the effectiveness on justice programs aimed at the improvement of recidivism rates.   This vital to the H&J Commissioner when health’s needs analysis and input into the specification for H&J healthcare tenders.



Conclusion

In conclusion, visualised data is a powerful tool in understanding and improving KPIs and data quality. By turning data into visual stories, organisations can gain insights more quickly, make data-driven decisions, and foster a culture that embraces data as a key asset. In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the ability to effectively visualise data is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity.


SONAR CMS comes with the functionality to visualise your data is a more meaningful and impactful way.   We allow the user to manipulate their reporting views to create dynamic and informative visuals that enhance the story of data and provide meaningful insights into the behaviours of your KPI results.  


John White

Founder & CEO


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