justSayIT, Technical Writers‘ LAUGH

A Bit of a Stretch

Mired in a web of complacency, it's much easier to accept things as they are or do it the way we've always done it because it's comfortable. How can technical writers avoid delivering documentation in the same old way?

Facing Paper Tigers?

Almost every partnership, group or team has one dominant personality that must be "boss". Yet the most prevalent and destructive type of leadership, especially in the workplace, are ineffectual bosses that avoid meaningful involvement with their teams. Listen for tips on how to face those "paper tigers". 

Stuck Like Chewing Gum?

Bogged down with “gum” work? It affects your ability to learn, do more promotable work, and to demonstrate your full potential. 

Do You Follow Your Head or Heart?

Following reason or emotion in decision-making is described as two horses pulling us in opposite directions. How does this impact leadership and teamwork?

Exercise Empathy

Empathy, it’s the oil of relationships that keeps them running smoothly and a critical skill for business. How do we exercise it?

Something to be Found?

Popularized by Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense in horror films, could this plot device be used in technical writing?

Unpuzzling Puzzles

There’s much to be learned from puzzles and their "unpuzzling". They can relieve stress and even increase our IQ. How do they affect technical writing?

Busting Myths & Legends

Myths in technical writing? Let’s bust three common ones. Technology is rapidly changing our profession, yet we must keep our sanity, meet these myths head-on and kick them to the curb!

It’s Only Semantics

How can we be careful with words yet provoke thought with wild words? Context is everything!

A Code of Honour

How does the honour system work when part of a team? What is the language of trust and how can we use it well?