Why the future of data visualization cannot forget its past

Many readers of last week’s blog couldn’t help but relate to the information overload that is present in their everyday lives. Although technology has provided its users with heaps of information, the challenge we constantly deal with is that of finding the right information, understanding how this information affects us, and responding to it in a timely manner. This challenge, however, predates Google, predates ERPs, and (believe it or not) it predates computers.

When it comes to making sense of the world, humans have continually sought to represent their knowledge and experiences in a visual format. Consider the cave drawings in Lascaux, France, Leonardo Da Vinci’s sketchbook, or Churchill’s famous Cabinet War Room during the Second World War. Visualization has always been essential where vast amounts of information are concerned – whether it is for the purpose of telling a story, simplifying new and complex ideas, or managing your organization.

A recent blog posting by John Sviokla at the Harvard Business Review outlined three long-standing objectives of data visualization.    

1. Great visualizations are efficient — they let people look at vast quantities of data quickly.
2. Visualizations can help an analyst, or a group, achieve greater insight into the nature of a problem and discover new understanding.
3. An effective visualization can help create a shared view of a situation and align folks on needed actions.

Although Nakisa prides itself on being an innovator in the field of talent and organizational management, we cannot ignore the fundamental objectives of data visualization. There is no telling what information will look like in the future, but I am confident that our team at Nakisa will continue to provide the tools to help you find it, understand it, and respond to it.

Across all levels of your enterprise, people are being bombarded with information. Just consider the last time you researched a hot topic on the Internet; the number of search engine results can easily come back in the tens of millions! The solution to this “information overload” is to find ways to deliver the most relevant information in the shortest amount of time.

In order to keep up with demand, our VIP Section has now been transformed into the VIP Zone. Information is now easier to find; you can now browse through our informational resources based on which Nakisa solution you’re interested in, which challenges your business is facing, or your specific industry. The VIP Zone also offers you the chance to workshop your talent management initiatives with Nakisa representatives and value engineers. I am especially confident in the ROI exercise that we can arrange for you at no cost.
The goal of our software at Nakisa is to get the right information to the right person at the right time. This philosophy is now mirrored in the way we have organized our VIP Zone.
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Strong relationships with partners we can truly count on continue to support Nakisa’s success. Nakisa’s partner ecosystem has grown to include a vast array of Vendor Partners, Services Partners and Reseller Partners.

Our new partnership with EPI-USE is a great example of how we’re working to enable first-class implementations of cutting-edge talent visualization solutions around the globe. In a recent webinar, we highlighted how Nakisa and EPI-USE together extend the power of your SAP HCM data. If you were unable to attend, click here for the slides.

The same goes for ROC Consulting, another one of our Services Partners. They made it clear in a recent blog posting that “implementing and developing OrgChart can be relatively straightforward, but the key – like with any SAP solution – is integrating it into business processes.”

Nakisa will continue to exceed the expectations of its customers by further building on its partner ecosystem. Currently, we are closing in on a total of over 215 trained consultants around the world. To help these system integrators reach the next level of expertise, Nakisa will be offering further advanced courses and formal certification in the near future. With the advanced certification program, both partners and customers can move forward with even greater confidence.