How to Structure an Article
Articles are like hamburgers A good article is like a delicious hamburger. The top and bottom of the bun hold it together and it has… Read More »How to Structure an Article
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Starting a New Technical Writing Contract – 11 Tips for Success
Starting a new contract can be both exciting and daunting. Most technical writers who work as contractors are lured by the thrill of meeting new… Read More »Starting a New Technical Writing Contract – 11 Tips for Success
10 Tips for Crossfunctional Flowcharts
A well-designed flowchart can provide brilliant insights to identify roadblocks and ways to improve a business. Cross functional flowcharts can be used to clarify the… Read More »10 Tips for Crossfunctional Flowcharts
How to Create a Structured Progression System for Manufacturing
When setting up a training system in a factory, you are likely to be asked “What’s in it for me? What’s the point of doing… Read More »How to Create a Structured Progression System for Manufacturing
Fast Training. Here’s How to Do It
With the ever-changing conditions trying to halt the advance of Covid-19, some businesses are hibernating, or closing down, while others are ramping up at a… Read More »Fast Training. Here’s How to Do It
Why do you need procedures for your business?
What are some of the reasons you need procedures? Be honest. Is it because:
• You need them to meet legal, regulatory or accreditation requirements?
What procedures do you really need?
Do you need a procedure on how to use a wheelbarrow? Some companies go so overboard with procedures that they become laughable.
Should the person who does the job write the procedure?
The popular wisdom about writing procedures used to be: “the person who does the job should write the procedure”. But does the person who does the job have the skills …
Eliminating your top frustrations
What causes your business the most pain? What really irks you in terms of waste or annoyance? When we asked small business owners about their top frustrations, there were 2 topics that kept recurring: