3. Designing visualizations before the crisis

The design of visualizations must be clear and understandable. Choose the type of visualization that best highlights the data and is objective (in the eyes of all stakeholders), without the need for specific explanation.

Visualization is a mental technique for achieving goals. In fact, visualization ahead of a crisis is a way of improving performance, boosting self-confidence and achieving objectives in the face of the disruption that a crisis situation inevitably entails. By visualizing what a crisis could entail, it is possible to plan responses, raise stakeholder awareness and mobilize the necessary resources before the dreaded but inevitable event occurs. Depending on the data involved, visualization can be achieved using a variety of media.

• Curve graphs: to show trends over time.

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