Tech Writer This Week for November 20, 2014
Written by TechWhirl on November 20, 2014We have been plowing through a veritable blizzard of comms and content-related posts from around the world to find some worthy acorns ready to sprout no matter what the weather has wrought.
Work Instruction Template
Written by Connie Giordano on November 18, 2014Work instructions typically break down very complex procedures or workflows into very specific steps using simplified language and visuals to reduce the potential for errors and rework, and increase accuracy. In manufacturing or highly regulated environments, work instructions document the correct way to perform low-level activities.
Natural Born Auditors
Written by Dan Goldstein on November 17, 2014If you’re a skilled technical writer and you’ve sat across from an auditor, it might have occurred to you that the other side of the table has a certain appeal. I’ve been on both sides, and yes, it does. But before I tell you why you might enjoy it, let me tell you why you might be good at it.
Tech Writer This Week for November 13, 2014
Written by TechWhirl on November 13, 2014Hunting comets, and the best of content, techcomm and customer experience on the web, including TechWhirl this week.
The Infosnacker’s Guide to the 2014 LavaCon Tweet Stream
Written by Marcia Riefer Johnston on November 12, 2014I’ve been playing with measuring the LavaCon conference’s Twitter activity, using a free trial for a tool called Tweet Archivist. This exploration inspired me to share my findings with those who attended LavaCon and anyone who might appreciate discovering along the kinds of Twitter-usage metrics anyone has access to these days.
LavaCon 2014: Alyssa Fox on Targeted Content and Agile
Written by Lois R Patterson on November 10, 2014Targeting content to achieve specific goals for end users is challenging, and working within the agile whole team approach ensures delivery of the right documentation when the features are complete. Alyssa Fox provided guidance and best practices during Adobe Day at LavaCon 2014.
TechWhirl: Technical Communication Recap for November 7, 2014
Written by Connie Giordano on November 7, 2014Here at TechWhirl, we ramp up to cover events, slide into a bit of a pause while we recuperate, and then ramp up again for the next Big Thing.
The Content Creation Team’s Place in the Organization (poll)
Written by Connie Giordano on November 5, 2014Years of debate rage over the relative superiority of matrixed, flat, systemic, organic and even holocatric approaches to organizing the people side of the business. In much the same way that Whirlers and many others in the content world debate on where content creators belong in the grand scheme.
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