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We can be intentional about using inclusive language in technical communication. With inclusive language, we will be come better communicators and identify more with our users. This list of inclusive language resources is a work in progress. Diversity style guides The Responsible Communication Style Guide covers topics of identity and how to address them in … Continue reading
An alternate version of this article was published in the Off Hours column in the April 2015 edition of the Society for Technical (STC) magazine Intercom. By Barrie Byron, STC Associate Fellow My commute to work is either very short or very long. On my short commutes, I embrace much gratitude as I stroll down … Continue reading
I am an Associate Fellow and active member and volunteer in the Society for Technical Communication (STC). I participate in chapter-level programs as a speaker, organizer, and meeting attendee. I am happily serving in two volunteer leadership roles at the international level. This participation keeps me well-connected in the technical communication industry, especially with my … Continue reading
How often do we hear the adage “Use the right tool for the job”? In practice, few people seem to be able to pick the right tool, because they don’t know enough different tools. Experience helps us identify, select, and acquire the right tools for each job. Which brings me to the subject of hats. … Continue reading
My family and close friends know about my addiction. My calendar addiction. Way back in 2013, I was “caught in the act” at 4:00 a.m. on a Sunday morning, when I woke from a restless sleep to complete a time-sensitive volunteer leadership commitment. Instead of slumbering peacefully on a Sunday morning, I was awake and … Continue reading
Lightning talks… what are lightning talks? Why are they so much fun? Why do we love them? An instant cure for death by PowerPoint, a lightning talk is an entertaining and alternative method of sharing information. Lightning talks were added to the international Society for Technical Communication (STC) Summit in 2011 and have quickly gained in … Continue reading
I recently attended a company holiday party… and was pleased to learn that business relationships that I have been building online (phone, email, Yammer) were successfully transitioned to real, in person, face-to-face relationships. I enjoyed having my colleagues say “I enjoy receiving your email messages” and “I’m the one who emails you about expense reports” … Continue reading
A picture is worth 1000 words. How much are we willing to pay for the right picture? How many keys are we willing to tap to acquire the right image? Let’s have fun, GrandBarrie! When it comes to price, I like to acquire images for free. I don’t use the images for a business purpose, … Continue reading
Research shows that the vast majority of LinkedIn users who actively job searching find their next job through their Level 2 connections, not their Level 1 connections. It’s more than the number of our Level 1 connections. If we concentrate only on building our network, we miss the point and the power of LinkedIn. The real … Continue reading
Back in September 2010, my awesome presentation partner, fellow telecommuter, and friend Ann Grove and I collaborated on a presentation proposal for the 2011 Society for Technical Communication (STC) International Summit. We had so much fun preparing this content that our passion has produced many opportunities for us. We presented on the virtual success topic … Continue reading
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