V Skill HF-D2.2-004 cross-sector 9 skills
Visual communication and data storytelling
Presenting figures and processes in charts, graphs and diagrams that support the message and lead the reader to the correct conclusion.
How hrmforce measures this
- Assessment method
- Work sample test · rho 0.33 (SD 0.09)
- hrmforce instrument
- Work sample test, Portfolio
- Competency (50-framework)
- Creativity
- Trainability
- high
- Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
- rising
The candidate performs a representative work sample under standardised conditions.
Behavioural anchors
| Level | Behaviour at this level |
|---|---|
| N1 Guided | Creates a chart in an existing template, adds a title and names the unit shown on the axis. works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task |
| N3 Proficient | Chooses a fitting chart type per message, removes unnecessary styling and writes the conclusion above the figure. sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process |
| N5 Leading | Sets guidelines for visualisation and dashboard use across the organisation and judges whether displayed figures represent reality fairly. sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession |
N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.
Underlying skills
These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.
| T | Skill | Definition | Demand outlook 2026 to 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|
| V | Choosing the right chart type Chart selection · Chart type choice | Chooses the chart type that fits the question and the data and avoids misleading representations. | rising |
| V | Setting up a dashboard Dashboard design · KPI dashboard | Designs an overview with the indicators the user needs to steer or to spot issues. | rising |
| V | Briefing an infographic Infographic brief · Design brief | Writes a briefing for a designer with message, data, audience and intended conclusion. | stable |
| V | Visualising a process Process visualisation · Process diagram | Turns a work process into a readable diagram with steps, roles and decision points for a broad audience. | stable |
| T | Data visualisation in Power BI Power BI · BI reporting | Builds reports and visuals in Power BI with filters and drill down options for end users. | rising |
| V | Building a data story Data storytelling · Narrative with data | Orders figures into a story with a starting point, a tension and a conclusion that prompts action. | rising |
| V | Colour use and legibility in figures Colour accessibility · Chart legibility | Chooses colours, contrast and labels so a figure stays legible also for colour blind readers. | rising |
| T | Creating visuals in Canva Canva · Graphic templates | Creates images, slides and social media posts in Canva within the organisation's house style. | rising |
| V | Creating a map visualisation Map visualisation · Thematic mapping | Turns data per area or location into a map with a fitting classification and legend. | rising |