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Re: Technical Writing and the Business Perspective
Subject:Re: Technical Writing and the Business Perspective From:Goober Writer <gooberwriter -at- yahoo -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Fri, 24 Oct 2003 12:04:29 -0700 (PDT)
> A smart reply would be, "it depends on the
> situation."
>
> Goob, I agree with the thrust of what you are
> saying; and in any
> reasonable company most of your points are valid.
> However, there are a
> lot of dysfunctional companies out there--as well as
> dysfunctional
> departments and dysfunctional managers in otherwise
> sound companies.
>
> So there are two situations where your approach may
> not be the best one:
>
> 1. Happy family:
> 2. Unhappy family:
I disagree. I've worked in a wide variety of
environments, from "you know what you're doing, run
with your ideas and we'll support you" to "I though I
told you to use 2 spaces after a period and write in
passive voice only!". Seriously. :-|
Anyway, no matter what environment you work in, having
a business focus will only be in your favor. How much
influence you'll have, well, that's another story.
But, a business perspective will help you align your
work with the direction of the company, which is a
very good thing.
=====
Goober Writer
(because life is too short to be inept)
"As soon as you hear the phrase "studies show",
immediately put a hand on your wallet and cover your groin."
-- Geoff Hart
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