influential tech comm/content strategists and I placed at 18 out of 400!
I’m excited and honored by the recognition. The list is impressive. Many of the people I watch and listen to (and sometimes know!) are also on the list. I’m delighted to be in this company at any level.
To find out more and follow the list, go here.
If you need to create user documentation for any products, this is the class for you. There is still time to sign up.
6 weeks of learning how to deliver what your users need, on time and in budget. And, as an added benefit, good user assistance reduces customer support costs and product returns. You really can’t afford to not take this class.
To learn more and sign up, go here.
The Annual Lavacon conference on Digital Media and Content Strategies is in Austin TX this year and I’ll be there.
Presentation
I’ll be presenting on The Top 10 Mistakes Companies Make when Moving to Topic-Based Authoring. This topic will show you the top 10 mistakes people make when moving to topic-based authoring. About the presentation:
Topic-based authoring is the most cost-effective way to develop content in the “Do more with less” world we live in. It can also help you better meet the needs of your users. It’s a potential win/win for your company and your users. Makes you want to jump right in, doesn’t it?
Workshop
I’m co-leading the workshop Critical Project Management Skills for Content Developers and Documentation Managers. If you feel you’re not managing your projects well or want to enhance your skills, this workshop will help. About the workshop:
As professionals in our field, we often think we think we can just focus on developing content or managing staff. But in reality, we must manage our projects to get the right result in the right time frame. But who has time to get certified in project management? You need the skills right now.
To sign up for Lavacon, go to Lavacon.org. See you in November!
I’m teaching an advanced course in information design and human cognition for the Society for Technical Communication. The 5 week online course, called Undiscovered Country: Master Writer, starts September 6 and runs to October 4, 2011.
To find out more and sign up, click here.
If this course sounds interesting to you and your organization, you can also schedule it just for your company. The course can either be a virtual 5 week class or a 2 day onsite class. Contact me at 951-369-8590 to discuss scheduling and costs.
