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Category Archives: Office Politics
Writing in the Corporate Voice
Regardless of what sort of materials you write, you have to select or acquire a style that fits the personality of the individual or organization on whose behalf it’s being written. Style is one of those things that’s hard to … Continue reading
Posted in audience, Office Politics, technical writing, workplace
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Basic Ethics for the Technical Communicator
Like most people, when I get cranky I can be tempted to make less-than-wise decisions. This is not a good idea. Ethics are central to a writer’s trade because if we are not ethical in how we handle ourselves and the … Continue reading
Email, Call, Telecon, or F2F?
I know people who love to call and attend meetings. I am not one of those people. I also know people who will go to nearly any length to avoid a meeting–okay, I’m not that bad, but I’ve had my … Continue reading
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Protocol
“You know what the chain of command is? It’s the chain I beat you with until you understand who’s in ruttin’ command!” –Jayne Cobb, Firefly I learn a lot of things–scratch that, most things–the hard way. Such was the case … Continue reading
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