Systematic Records & ICT Insights
Systematic Records & ICT Insights
A systematic record is the arrangement of matters in a certain way and that follows
and/or adjusts to a pre-determined system.
For example , an accounting record, which follows a set of systematic
arrangements to be able to properly record the economic activities carried out by a
company.
Document registration:
Control sheets or also called recording or data collection sheets are structured
forms that facilitate the collection of information, previously designed based on the
needs and characteristics of the data required to measure and evaluate one or
several processes.
A document (other than a record) mentions how to carry out an activity, while a
record mentions how the activity was carried out. Documents (except records) are
subject to change, records are evidence of the activity carried out and are not
subject to change.
Thus managing to improve the level of our communications. Creating new forms of
faster and higher quality communication. Improvements that reduce costs and
time, applicable to both the business world and life itself. Providing us with greater
comfort and improving our quality of life while advocating for the environment.
In relation to devices, much progress has been made. The computer has evolved
since its appearance and continues to do so at a dizzying pace. As well as the
peripheral devices that complement it, offering other possibilities.
The other element that makes up information and communication technologies are
services. The range of services offered to us is increasing: email.
At the information level: Reduces costs and improves its use and transmission.
Company structure level: Improves communication and personal relationships of
workers.
At a commercial level: Market extension (e-commerce), reduction of logistics
costs , facilitates feedback with customers and improves brand image.
The term 'information technology' is used quite frequently. This does so to refer to
any way of doing computation.
ICT is developed from the scientific advances produced in the fields of computing
and telecommunications. In addition, this has been a great tool in this area, in
addition, communication and information technologies allow us access to the
Internet as well as access to production, treatment and communication.
Information and educational technologies are the spearhead that served to develop
distance education. Without ICT, its development and current relevance would not
have been possible.
ICTs were used by distance education for its development. The need to bring
education to the most remote places on the planet made new technologies
available to states and private institutions, as they appeared.
Meaning of Control
Control can be a positive human characteristic that helps us better organize our
lives. On the contrary, the control associated with power can lead to authoritarian
regimes such as, for example, dictatorships and totalitarianisms.
Meaning of Diagram
A diagram is a geometric design, whose function is to graphically represent
procedures, processes, ideas, solutions, mechanisms or phenomena, in such a
way that the "reader" can clearly and quickly understand information, and also
understand how to act or what to expect. in certain situations.
The word diagram comes from the Latin diagramma , and this, in turn, comes from
the Greek διάγραμμα , which means 'scheme'. Thus, it is understood that a
diagram is similar to a scheme that summarizes the fundamental elements of
information. However, it differs from this in that the diagram uses graphic elements.
There are various types of diagrams. We will mention the best known ones in the
following section:
Types of diagrams:
Conceptual diagram
This diagram is useful in study processes and its form or complexity will depend on
the needs and creativity of each person.
The vertical lines will indicate the process flow, and the horizontal lines will indicate
the input of materials or components. This type of diagrams is a fundamental tool
in industrial engineering.
The Gantt chart is a tool for planning and scheduling tasks over a given period.
Thanks to an easy and comfortable visualization of the planned actions, it allows
you to track and control the progress of each of the stages of a project and, in
addition, graphically reproduces the tasks, their duration and sequence, in addition
to the general project calendar.
Developed by Henry Laurence Gantt at the beginning of the 20th century, the
diagram is shown in a horizontal bar graph ordered by activities to be carried out in
specific time sequences.
The actions are linked to each other by their position on the schedule. The start of
a task that depends on the conclusion of a previous action will be represented with
a link of the end-start type. Those whose development takes place in parallel are
also reflected and the resources it needs can be assigned to each activity in order
to control the costs and personnel required.
What is Gantt chart?
The Gantt chart graph is, in reality, a coordinate system with two essential axes :
on the vertical axis are the tasks to be carried out from the beginning to the end of
the project, while on the horizontal axis are the times.
Depending on the type of activities that make up the project, the values located on
the horizontal axis must be defined in days, weeks, months, semesters or even
years.
At a later stage, each task is assigned a rectangular block indicating its degree of
progress and the time remaining for its full execution. For critical or structural tasks
in the process, it is best to use a different color.
The Gantt chart simplifies the visualization of tasks and represents all the
stages and activities of a project in one place.
This type of chart helps manage projects and reduce scheduling issues.
Thanks to Gantt it is easier to identify critical points.
The Gantt chart can be updated on any of its axes, at any time.
It is not necessary to create the Gantt chart manually, today there are all
kinds of applications that facilitate its construction and it can even be done
with Excel.
A good example of using the Gantt chart can be managing budgets or controlling
spending on different items. But, in addition to finances, there are many other
applications of this type of graphics , such as the following:
The Internet troll seems to take special pleasure in offending other users and
starting absurd discussions, for no apparent reason. Although in certain areas his
actions can be simply annoying and, in the best of cases, funny , in others he can
cause deep psychological wounds due to his comments, which are generally
tactless.
Given the problems they usually generate, many people seem not to understand
why this nefarious figure cannot be eradicated once and for all ; The explanation,
on the other hand, revolves around the relative anonymity that the Internet
provides us. A troll has no intention of reasoning; He does not want to reach an
agreement with others, nor does he feel guilty about the consequences of his
attacks. The reason for its existence is simply to hinder the communication of
others .
The figure of the troll may go unnoticed by many people, especially those who
have been surfing the Internet since its beginnings, but the most vulnerable
individuals can live experiences close to harassment. In the case of forums , for
example, the incessant discussions sparked by a troll can lead certain users to
unsubscribe and others to decide not to register.
Gram flow:
Therefore, the main use of a flow chart is that it shows at a glance a process that
may be complex.
In this way, each person involved in it knows what their job is. This increases
efficiency and reduces possible incidents.
There are a series of advantages in this type of diagrams, which are the following:
First of all, simplicity. In a single image we will have enough information to know
what we have to do and make decisions about it.
Secondly, it allows us to know those points where a problem may exist and we can
make the corresponding improvements a posteriori and implement them.
Thirdly, it facilitates personal relationships between the people involved. Therefore,
in teamwork (including virtual ones) it is extremely useful. Each party is clear about
what their part is in the process.
Fourth and lastly, this way of representing processes allows you to easily
understand the different protocols implemented in the company.
Choose . Once we are clear about where we want to go, we have to choose the
path. To do so, we decide how we are going to represent it, with what colors,
figures or design. Because not only should it be simple, it is also important that it
be attractive to the eye.
Execute . This step is, perhaps, the most relevant. We must create it and do it
logically. The example that we will see at the end is a simple case, but the actual
processes can become very complicated.
Check and improve . Like everything in life, a flowchart can also be improved.
Therefore, before publishing it in the company, it is advisable to listen to second
and third opinions. Furthermore, once launched, improvements will surely have to
be made.
Color graph: Graphic method that shows the progress of project execution. It is old
and does not show whether the work is ahead or behind schedule. Colored
thumbtacks are placed on a blackboard for each activity already carried out.
It helps us keep track of when each task has been completed by placing colored
thumbtacks at the end. The bad thing is that it does not tell us the time in which it
was made.
It is a method used in project control to identify activities that have already been
carried out by placing colored pins on the different activities.
The color graph is an old project programming technique, in which the activities to
be carried out are defined. It does not take temporality into account and when an
activity ends, a pin is placed on the graph to indicate its progress.
In the world of project management and direction, the PERT technique is very
popular and is applied to know the optimal work routes . For example, if task C
requires the deliverable of activity A, PERT will notify us that we must finish A
before we start C. Pure logic that a priori should not have any major complications.
However, things get complicated when the execution of a single activity affects
numerous activities.
The PERT Diagram acronym stands for Program Evaluation and Review
Technique, and it can be applied throughout the project or only in certain critical
phases of the activity schedule.
Advantages
Organize activities.
Calculate optimized work routes.
Takes into account dependencies between tasks.
More effective and realistic planning.
It takes into account each activity individually and its relationship with other
tasks.
Allows the identification of bottlenecks or critical nodes in the work path.
Helps meet estimated deadlines and budgets.
Improves early and effective decision making.
Better integration and presentation of data to project stakeholders.
Disadvantages
Does not encourage flexible planning. It is difficult to re-plan if you apply
PERT techniques in project management. Fortunately, there are
applications like Sinnaps that overcome this limit to adapt the PERT and
CPM methods to the versatile world we live in today.
We do not have enough data when creating the online PERT chart .
When we carry out the first planning or estimation of the project, we still do
not have exhaustive and complete information about it. How to know the
exact estimate of costs or deadlines? Hence, we have the need to re-plan
and it takes us to the first barrier of PERT: its statism.
It takes a huge effort to create a PERT network for an average project
ourselves. Work paths usually contain several activities, with several
dependencies on each other. We must take into account different and
multiple links
The only parameter is the time factor. If any data on activity durations, date
changes, deadlines or other variation in resource management fails, the
entire PERT network would collapse. Hence, the importance of using apps
that take into account these disadvantages of the PERT Diagram, and that
allow flexible planning, as is the case with Sinnaps.
It is not an agile method . For everything we have mentioned above, the
PERT technique is predictive but it is not agile. It does not allow a constant
re-evaluation of planning, thus moving away from realistic management. It
does predict what will happen in projects with a not very high level of
uncertainty.
So, get started with a free Sinnaps account and add activities. Give them a
relationship with just one click. The app automatically sets the activity to the
earliest date after the activity it depends on ends. The time will already be
optimized , since you will not be able to start that task until the other one finishes.
Click on the activities they depend on as many times as you need. In fact, for
projects in which tasks depend on several activities at the same time, Sinnaps is
the perfect tool. Because in a few seconds you will find the perfect space in the
planning or calendar for that activity , which cannot be done before. In this way,
we achieve optimized work routes, in which every space is used in the planning.
The best thing is that the PERT diagram of these innovative apps allows the new
route to be automatically recalculated with every change you make to your
planning. You can do it in Sinnaps Test Mode, to save the scenarios you estimate.