My Reflection on Visualization

Challenge & Selection

The tool which captivated me the most throughout the course was on visualization. Having  background on data visualization I always thought that the purpose of visualization was to  create fancy looking and sophisticated charts and graphs. But in the course, I was able to  understand visualizations from another aspect. I learnt that the key purpose was to bring  clarity to the situation and my approach on visualizations might have made the situation  more complex. I plan to use this approach with not just data but also expressing my views  and points on the situation. I personally feel that visualization goes hand in hand with mind  mapping which can provide more clarity to situations. This new found skill has been useful  for me as I noticed that people tend to misinterpret my statements and intentions.

Application

I make use of visualization and mind map to express my points and views. Example,  previously I would try to explain the flow of a process using words and this often led to  misinterpretations. Now, after learning the visualization and mind map approach, I would  chart out a flow diagram and I felt that others are able to understand my points better.  Additionally, when doing PowerPoint slides, I would focus more on infographics, charts and  images as it provides a clearer picture.

As I am still a student, I am unable to put much of what was learnt into action and context  but I feel that as time passes, I will keep what was taught in this course at the back of my  mind and would apply it when I opportunity arises. A key takeaway would be keeping a  learning mindset as academia normally promotes and cultivates the fixed mindset.

Insights & Approach

I found that as I start applying the new visualization knowledge, the clarity of the message I  am conveying increase and this in turn led to a decrease in miscommunications during  project meetings and discussions. Furthermore, I am able to create visualizations in my mind  example, flow diagram which further enhance the clarity of my message. Although this is  just the tip of the iceberg, I am certain that I would be able to apply the multiple takeaways  from the course to not just my studies but also work and future personal life.


My Reflection on Visualization Challenge & Selection The tool which captivated me the most throughout the course was on visualization . Having background on data visualization I always thought that the purpose of visualization was to create fancy looking and sophisticated charts and graphs . But in the course , I was able to understand visualizations from another aspect . I learnt that the key purpose was to bring clarity to the situation and my approach on visualizations might have made the situation more complex . I plan to use this approach with not just data but also expressing my views and points on the situation . I personally feel that visualization goes hand in hand with mind mapping which can provide more clarity to situations . This new found skill has been useful for me as I noticed that people tend to misinterpret my statements and intentions . Application I make use of visualization and mind map to express my points and views . Example , previously I would try to explain the flow of a process using words and this often led to misinterpretations . Now , after learning the visualization and mind map approach , I would chart out a flow diagram and I felt that others are able to understand my points better . Additionally , when doing PowerPoint slides , I would focus more on infographics , charts and images as it provides a clearer picture . As I am still a student , I am unable to put much of what was learnt into action and context but I feel that as time passes , I will keep what was taught in this course at the back of my mind and would apply it when I opportunity arises . A key takeaway would be keeping a learning mindset as academia normally promotes and cultivates the fixed mindset . Insights & Approach I found that as I start applying the new visualization knowledge , the clarity of the message I am conveying increase and this in turn led to a decrease in miscommunications during project meetings and discussions . Furthermore , I am able to create visualizations in my mind example , flow diagram which further enhance the clarity of my message . Although this is just the tip of the iceberg , I am certain that I would be able to apply the multiple takeaways from the course to not just my studies but also work and future personal life .