tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8039616693561391290.post8203774844889902058..comments2020-07-14T22:21:22.649-05:00Comments on 4J's Group - THE CONTENT POOL: 5 Ways to Make Executives Love the Publications DepartmentAlan J. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095628136383536314noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8039616693561391290.post-75408903413168443162009-07-07T12:18:58.386-05:002009-07-07T12:18:58.386-05:00Good post.
I think point 5 is the key point. If, ...Good post.<br /><br />I think point 5 is the key point. If, as a tech writer, you go around spreading negative opinions about tech writing (even if you're only repeating the opinions of others) you're your own worst enemy. <br /><br />We need to promote our profession. Tell people what we do, what we have to offer and why what we do is important and valuable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8039616693561391290.post-52952243441366617422009-06-08T16:45:20.054-05:002009-06-08T16:45:20.054-05:00Hallo Alan
Great post! In some situations it may b...Hallo Alan<br />Great post! In some situations it may be difficult to take the first step in changing your team's image. How do you move out of the coal bunker into the light and warmth, when no-one is listening to you anyway?<br /><br />One way may be to start blogging on an external blog site. Write about technical writing, communication science and technology, and whatever you're interested in. With any luck, you will get a bit of a following. People from your company will see your posts and see the things you do and your skills. This may be a good non-confrontational way of raising tech pub's profile.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to your promised further posts :)<br /><br />Cheers<br />SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8039616693561391290.post-37775988864441410842009-06-08T14:25:37.595-05:002009-06-08T14:25:37.595-05:00Alan, I really enjoyed this post. I relate to the ...Alan, I really enjoyed this post. I relate to the contrast between the group that's obviously valued and the "coal bunker" group. I've lived in both worlds. I also see similar contrasts when I visit sites and train users.<br /><br />I believe that pubs teams can elevate their position by moving beyond dull ROI analysis. Through telling stories (as you advocate), they can exemplify ways that they can contribute to a company's bottom line. Strong product and information development can help to create what I call a "user utopia."<br /><br />I see Agile as an important change agent for this process. Agile is a great way to integrate pubs team members into the mainstream of product development. It brings them closer to the process and gives them a chance to show their diverse skills.Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119503102454275514noreply@blogger.com