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Category Archives: management
Who’s in Charge if You’ve Got an Emergency?
Emergencies can appear out of nowhere, even during a pandemic. One day you’re operating under the “new normal,” the next day a subject matter expert calls in sick or the program manager is dragged into a meeting just as a … Continue reading
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Do You Have to Believe in What You’re Writing?
While some managers won’t want to hear or read this, it is entirely possible to do a job effectively without necessarily believing in the messages you’re required to write. However, there are side effects to operating this way, which is … Continue reading
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“Bring Me a Rock” Revisited
One of the most popular posts on this blog is my “Bring Me a Rock” anecdote. I don’t pretend to understand why this is so, but the internet is a fickle place. It’s been a while since I wrote the … Continue reading
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Cash Flow and the Freelance Tech Writer
Today’s blogging adventure covers a practical matter: cash flow.
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Reorganizations and You
One way large organizations can create confusion but also opportunities is when they reorganize their corporate structure. There may be multiple reasons for this sort of change, including: improving efficiency, reducing costs, or shore up performance in one particular area … Continue reading
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