AKA | Pictogram |
Classification | Planning/Presenting (PP) |
A pictograph is a visual representation of recorded data. A picture, diagram or symbol is used to indicate a specific quantity of the product or item being recorded on the graph for easy interpretation.
To plot collected data using pictures or symbols for visual impact.
To show quantities of items in a report or other publication.
→ | Select and define problem or opportunity |
→ | Identify and analyze causes or potential change |
Develop and plan possible solutions or change | |
Implement and evaluate solution or change | |
Measure and report solution or change results | |
Recognize and reward team efforts |
Research/statistics | |
Creativity/innovation | |
Engineering | |
Project management | |
1 | Manufacturing |
Marketing/sales | |
2 | Administration/documentation |
3 | Servicing/support |
4 | Customer/quality metrics |
Change management |
before
Data Collection Strategy
Checksheet
Observation
Frequency Distribution (FD)
Variance Analysis
after
Pareto Chart
Problem Specification
Quality Chart
Potential Problem Analysis (PPA)
Countermeasures Matrix
When drawing a pictograph, care must be taken not to distort the relationships between scales and quantities.
STEP 1 The team collects and summarizes the data to be plotted.
STEP 2 The team constructs a pictograph and scales it on the basis of data totals. See example TQM Teams—Total Meeting Hours.
STEP 3 The team plots the data using a picture symbol to visually represent the quantity of items.
STEP 4 The team checks the totals and dates the graph.