Understanding the Signals Reporting Tab in the Herrmann Platform

Introduction

The Signals Reporting Tab gives Thinkers a holistic view of their team's performance, including effectiveness, strengths, watchouts, profiles, and recommended actions. This article will guide you through the dashboard's features, functionalities, and usage.

Dashboard Overview

The Signals Reporting Tab is designed to help teams gain deeper signals about their team's performance. It includes various data visualizations and dynamically updated information based on the latest pulse survey data. The goal is to provide a clear and actionable overview to drive team improvements and track progress.

Key Features

1. Overall Team Effectiveness
   • This section displays overall team effectiveness, providing a visual representation of the team's performance. It helps managers quickly assess areas that need attention.
2. Strengths
   • This visualization highlights the team's key strengths based on survey responses. It allows managers to recognize and leverage the team's strengths.
3. Watchouts
   • Identifies potential areas of concern or "watchouts" that may require intervention. This helps in proactively addressing issues before they escalate.
4. My Team's Profile
   • An overview of your team's thinking preferences and under-stress thinking preferences mapped out either as a radar chart or a team member plot.
5. Recommended Actions
   • Based on survey data, this section offers actionable recommendations for team members to improve team performance. It provides targeted advice to address specific areas of concern.

How to Gain Access

Access to the Signals Tab is offered for customers who have met one of the following account settings:

1. Their contract is part of the team effectiveness solution
2. Their contract has access to the team accelerator tools.

Either of these account settings will activate the signals tab along with the accelerator tools.

How to Use the Dashboard

1. Accessing the Dashboard
   • Login to your Thinker Portal dashboard.
   • Select a team to view
   • The signals tab is integrated next to the accelerator tab here for easy access.
2. Interpreting Data Visualizations
   • Each visualization is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly. Hover over data points for additional information and tooltips that provide deeper Signals.
3. Utilizing Recommended Actions
   • Please review the recommended actions provided in the dashboard. Based on the latest survey data, they are designed to help you address specific areas for improvement within your team. Each activity will take you to a specific portion of the accelerator tools that your team can complete.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How often can team members take the survey?
   • The survey is offered once a month from the first day until midnight on the last day of the month. There currently is not an ability to take a survey in the past. Team members are restricted to only taking the survey once in a reporting period.
2. How often is the data updated?
   • The dashboard dynamically updates based on the latest survey data to ensure you have the most current information. As each team member takes the pulse survey, the data for the report will be updated and available immediately.
3. Can I customize the dashboard?
   • While the current version does not support customization, feedback is welcome for future updates.

Conclusion

The Signals Reporting Tab is a powerful tool designed to help you understand, track, and improve your team's performance. By leveraging the detailed visualizations and recommended actions, you can drive better outcomes and ensure your team is on the path to success. Please get in touch with our support team if you have any further questions or need assistance.

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