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Author Archives: Bart Leahy
Keeping Your Acronyms in Order
I’ve written about acronyms here and there, but occasionally I get a master’s-class-level experience that must be shared. For the past two weeks, in between family get togethers, I’ve been working on a rather hefty proposal for a customer (in … Continue reading
Posted in editing, proposal writing
Tagged acronym lists, acronyms, alphabetizing, symbols
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More Delays
Sorry, folks…still busy. Work pouring in (billable hours are a good thing), plus some minor surgery this week (ow, but recovering). I’ll try to think of something clever and timely for next week. Meanwhile, be good to yourselves and the … Continue reading
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Communicating Technology with Seniors: Back to Basics
You’ve likely got one or two older relatives who are challenged by some aspect of the internet or other high technology and ask for your help. This process can be exhausting or rewarding, depending on how patient you are, but … Continue reading
Posted in education, instructional design, mentoring, personal, technical writing, Technology
Tagged learning styles, senior citizens, technical support
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Vacationing Styles, Working Styles, and What Works for You
I’ve been talking with a couple people recently about vacationing. I recently got back from a Disney cruise, and the experience left me feeling like I’d missed something. I had a similar experience when I got back from Australia and … Continue reading
Posted in clients, personal, travel, workplace
Tagged business size, corporate, entrepreneurship, organizations, small business
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Writing as an Amateur in the Space Business vs. Writing as a Professional
This week a colleague asked for opinions about a prominent program in my industry. I realized almost immediately that I shouldn’t share my opinions in a public forum, and so responded via a private channel instead. Why? Am I being … Continue reading
Posted in advocacy, careers, clients, Office Politics, peers, personal, philosophy, Technology, workplace
Tagged non-disclosure agreements, opinion writing, professionalism
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