A picture is worth thousand words - Part II

To convey a message, it is usually recommended to use pictures or diagrams rather than plain words. Are pictures really better than words?

We are used to learning faster with pictures.
Just like small kids learn to read looking at colorful pictures, adults understand better with pictures.

In a corporation, every level uses pictures that make sense to them and communicate what they need to know to do a better job.
Managers look at dashboards giving them information about an area, a location or the overall company.
Staff look at diagrams or charts to track critical process information. People doing the job look at pictures in their work areas as aids to guide them perform a given task.

Pictures enables everyone in an organization get the information they need very quickly. People looking at these pictures only need to be responsive when the picture calls for action.

Do you use pictures for getting critical information about your process, product or service?