The Art of Questioning
Questions are the foundation of excellent research and interviews. Learn the power of questions, what they can engender, and how to write them; as well as 10 types of questions and how to sequence them to obtain the information you need.
Measuring Productivity
Every manager struggles to balance writer workload and project capacity. A simple system can objectively evaluate assigned tasks, task time and complexity, special projects, and even writer experience levels to more accurately assess individual workload and capacity. The result is a simple, but useful, representational graph.
10 Most Common Misconceptions About User Experience Design
User Experience has been getting a lot of play, but many businesses are confused about what it actually is and how crucial it is to their success. Find out the 10 biggest mistakes people make when defining what UX comprises.
Research on Engaging People through Information Design
Although most technical communicators value good information design, they often fall short in being able to support their ideas with empirical evidence. Research on information design can help us build stronger arguments for our writing and design choices. Come hear about recent research on how good information design can help you engage the people you […]
Using Stories for More Effective Usability
Stories can help you collect, analyze and share qualitative information from user research and usability, spark design imagination and keep in touch with your audience. This presentation will look at how stories can be integrated into your own process to make it more effective.