Category Archives: meetings

Being a Team Player: How Do You Define It?

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Bart Leahy

I am probably the wrong person to be writing this. As a corporate employee I was not always seen as a team player as defined by my managers. That can be a problem, especially at review time.

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What Are People Reading on This Blog?

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Bart Leahy

I’m taking an extended vacation this week, so today’s entry and Monday’s will be retrospective pieces to save me from bringing my laptop with me. Today I’ll be looking at the top five entries from 2017 (so far!). Enjoy.

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How Do You Justify Attending a Work Conference?

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Bart Leahy

When I was part of the government/contractor industrial complex, I spent a surprising amount of time writing up justifications for individuals seeking approval to attend a business conference related to work. Why is this so difficult? Not sure, but perhaps … Continue reading →

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Continuous Improvement for the Writer

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Bart Leahy

I was rambling on in my personal blog about self-improvement, and after some thought I realized that I could find a way to tie that blog to tech writing. Businesses talk a lot about “continuous improvement,” but it’s often difficult … Continue reading →

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Giving Presentations

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Bart Leahy

Are you afraid of anything? –Grad school peer to me, 2002 For the record, I am not fearless when it comes to presentations. This might surprise some of you who have met me and know that I’m quite clear about … Continue reading →

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