One of my favorite visualization methodologies is ironically not that well known in the US, though very well used throughout Europe. Back in 2015 I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Rolf Hichert, founder of the International Business Communication Standards (IBCS), before he retired. His famous annotation poster is a staple at our BI Brainz office and is finally available in the US!
Today’s guest is Dr. Jurgen Faisst, who took over Hichert’s role. Together, Jurgen and I discuss his new book, where is defining a new language for data visualization. Check this out and learn how to get a free copy of his new book!
“The book has been written for people who are interested in such a visual language for business purposes.” Jurgen Faisst [29:38]
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3 Knowledge Bombs
- Jurgen on Visual Consistency - Creates better comprehension and results.
- Jurgen on Certified Tools - Leverage software, plug-ins, native support, and other technologies.
- Jurgen on Management - Gain support and sponsorship to implement standards.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- [03:21] - New Language, New Book for Reporting: Music to your ears!
- [05:24] - Keys to Success: Visual Consistency, Certified Tools, and Management Support.
- [19:22] - What is IBCS and its SUCCESS standards?
- Say: Convey a message
- Unify: Apply semantic notation
- Condense: Increase information density
- Check: Ensure visual integrity
- Express: Choose proper visualization
- Simplify: Avoid clutter
- Structure: Organize content
- [19:33] - Key Quote: How can we make reports, dashboards, presentations better understandable? - Jurgen Faisst
- [19:47] - Three Rule Areas: Conceptual, Perceptual, and Semantic.
- [23:30] - Visual Language: IBCS Notation applied to reports leverages pattern recognition.
- [29:38] - Key Quote: The book has been written for people who are interested in such a visual language for business purposes. - Jurgen Faisst
- [34:30] - Key Quote: A visual language needs to be trained to the audiences, as well. If they really want to understand it, they need to be trained. - Jurgen Faisst
- [35:08] - Report Notation Manual: Learn language to understand immediately.
- [38:00] - Broad Use: When to structure and standardize financial and other reporting.
- [39:51] - Colors: Is it too distracting? What’s most important? It’s not all black and white.
- [45:35] - Why is it important to unify your message? Consistency helps people to grasp things faster and make fewer mistakes.
- [47:41] - Key Quote: It’s all about pattern recognition, which makes use faster and better in what we are perceiving. - Jurgen Faisst
- [54:23] - How much time does it take to implement standards and get results? It depends.
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“It’s all about pattern recognition, which makes use faster and better in what we are perceiving.” Jurgen Faisst [47:41]
Links and Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Connect to Jurgen Faisst via via LinkedIn
- Download a free chapter of Jurgens NEW book by visiting 'Units' in our BI Data Storytelling Mastery Facebook Group
- Jurgen’s Books!
- Buy the famous International Business Communication Standards (IBCS) SUCCESS poster to put on your wall like we do at BI Brainz!
- Jurgen's Company International Business Communication Standards (IBCS)
- Download our FREE 50-Page Analytics Design Guide Template
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