Everything we experience is a function of time, and this is exactly why we need to take control of our time and how we plan it. Often, it helps to have a visual representation of our plans and actions in order to create visual correlations. Those can be calendars or charts, but especially when it comes to project management and deliveries, timelines are the preferred method of visually representing events in the future. This slide deck provides multiple options for graphical timelines which can suit your needs.
This type of timeline is best used for clear deliverables. It follows a straight path and each milestone is stated clearly, alongside a description which can provide enough details for all stakeholders. Icons can be used to add another layer of visual representation that can help with retention and understanding.
Setting goals and creating an action plan at the start of the year is a great way of ensuring that all your staff’s effort is directed towards a profitable goal. Following a general yearly scope, you can break it down into actionable chunks for each month and track the progress.
This particular timeline enables you to add a data point quite discreetly in the graphic. Using the bubble size, you can represent data such as profit for that particular timeframe, painting a picture of how the business has performed lately. You can also control the colors to add a red-amber-green status in order to accentuate warning signs and promote action.
If you don’t have a plan, you plan to fail
Goal setting and organisation is critical to ensure business success
Combine long-term and short-term goals
Determine your long-term strategy and afterwards break it down into actionable chunks
Use stimulating graphics to aid with date retention
Using interesting visuals can help stakeholder easily remember the information presented.
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