Dashboards vs Aircraft Cockpits

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Recently, on LinkedIn, a question was asked about whether an xCelsius Dashboard is the same as an aircraft cockpit display. As both a Pilot and Flight Engineer (C-130) as well as 10 + year SAP BI vet, I wanted to take a moment and explain how different they are and how their usage is completely different in practice.  In order to visualize it, I started by building this mindmap.

 

I have also included a fully working mindmap embedded in this powerpoint which I think explains my view on it.

 

 

 

Aircraft Dashboard vs Executive Dashboard

 

 

The main points of difference to me are:

  1. Most Aircraft Gauges and Indicators are real-time by default.
  2. Most Real-Time Executive Dashboards depend on on-demand updates for their data.
  3. Aircraft cockpits have zero information about the profitability of the flight
  4. Executive Dashboards could be improved by investing in the Human Interface Ergonomics aspects while aircraft cockpit design is constantly being improved based on engineering.
  5. Both can suffer from task saturation.
  6. Never heard of gauge error in a xCelsius Dashboard!

 

 

We would appreciate any comments or observations you might have on this subject

 

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Lonnie D. Ayers, PMP

About the Author: Lonnie Ayers is a Hubspot Certified Inbound Marketing consultant, with additional certifications in Hubspot Content Optimization, Hubspot Contextual Marketing, and is a Hubspot Certified Partner. Specialized in demand generation and sales execution, especially in the SAP, Oracle and Microsoft Partner space, he has unique insight into the tough challenges Service Providers face with generating leads and closing sales using the latest digital tools. With 15 years of SAP Program Management experience, and dozens of complex sales engagements under his belt, he helps partners develop and communicate their unique sales proposition. Frequently sought as a public speaker in various events, he is available for both inhouse engagements and remote coaching.
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