Technical CommunicationNewsgroup

This newsgroup posts the latest news, trends, and articles about the field of technical communication.

How to use the SWOT Analysis tool #techcomm

darraghkelly.me

Karen Mardahl said: If you have never heard of SWOT, here's a short explanation that should get you up and running. H/T to @onemanwrites for sharing this link on Twitter.

Business, swot, technical communication, Project Management, Planning

SCAMPER - Creative ways to solve usability problems

userfocus.co.uk

Karen Mardahl said: SCAMPER. It's a creative way to solve usability problems. @userfocus found the idea of SCAMPER in a book called "Thinkertoys" (great title!) and explains it in this article. It may be the checklist of questions you need to ask for your project! HT to @dav_hamill for sharing this link on Twitter.

Business, creativity, usability, troubleshooting, technical communication, SCAMPER, techniques, methodologies

Flare Tip: How the full-text search works

userassistance.com

This is good information about how Flare's search algorithm works.

Flare

"And the light bulb came on" from the new "Leadership with Style" blog by @afox98

leadershipwithstyle.com

Karen Mardahl said: Alyssa Fox kicks off her brand-new blog with her thoughts on the different levels of verbal feedback used by great leaders.

Business, Leadership, feedback, communication

Asking your users, part 2 - Kai's Tech Writing Blog

kaiweber.wordpress.com May 17, 2010

Kai Weber said: Kai shares ways to survey the effectiveness and efficiency of documentation.

Trust Me: Credible Leadership Delivers Results

clomedia.com

Karen Mardahl said: Thanks to @andreajwenger for sharing this link on Twitter. If you call yourself a leader, read this! Employees should also read it to evaluate their own situation.

Business, Leadership, credibility, engagement

The Right Way to Fight #management #communication

blogs.hbr.org

Karen Mardahl said: Useful tips about conflict management for everyone, especially managers. H/T @afox98

Business, Cooperation, collaboration, communication, management, Leadership, conflict