What elements have you found to be key to successfully making a business case for content or tech comm initiatives?
- A well-defined problem that management recognizes as a problem. (33%, 14 Votes)
- The right combination of hard data and soft data that actually relates to the problem. (19%, 8 Votes)
- A spokesperson with the right credentials to make the case. (17%, 7 Votes)
- A narrative with a particular angle or focus that resonates with management. (14%, 6 Votes)
- Proof that it's doable. (14%, 6 Votes)
- Something else (please post a comment and share your secrets!) (2%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 20
Start Date: November 18, 2013 @ 6:34 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What are the real pain points for Technical Communicators in an Agile development environment?
- Self direction: writers support more than one team. (26%, 17 Votes)
- Communications: getting invited to meetings and talking with team members. (25%, 16 Votes)
- Responding to changes: documentation is not included in sprints. (23%, 15 Votes)
- Collaboration: little contact with or insight into the customer. (17%, 11 Votes)
- Working software: access is limited or non-existent. (8%, 5 Votes)
- Other: please describe in a post. (2%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 33
Start Date: October 14, 2013 @ 9:49 am
End Date: No Expiry
Does your organization use copyright traps, such as fictitious entries, to protect its intellectual property?
- No (please tell us why not) (89%, 8 Votes)
- Yes (tell us what methods you use) (11%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 9
Start Date: September 23, 2013 @ 9:49 am
End Date: No Expiry
Can professional writers and editors be productive on tablets and mobile devices?
- No (please tell us why not) (50%, 11 Votes)
- Yes (please tell us how) (50%, 11 Votes)
Total Voters: 22
Start Date: September 16, 2013 @ 5:30 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do printed and bound books have a future in modern society?
- Yes (77%, 120 Votes)
- No (23%, 35 Votes)
Total Voters: 155
Start Date: August 19, 2013 @ 8:37 pm
End Date: No Expiry
