A Note from the Editor – March Intercom

A common theme in this issue on megatrends in technical communication is the human factor. In three articles on disruptive technologies—the Internet of Things, Big Data, and machine translation—the authors have each shown how human effort is a required factor in interaction with these technological solutions, in such roles as user advocates, data interpreters, and translation experts.

October Intercom: Letter From the Editor

Have you ever worked on a technical communication project that needed help? The October issue of Intercom focuses on solving communications problems in the workplace and in “rescuing” troubled projects and teams. Heather Meeker Green and Rachel DiGiammarino from Accordence Inc., a consulting firm specializing in negotiation, communication, and personal effectiveness skills, have provided an article with their recommendations for driving a successful project—“‘Project Rescue:’ A Mindset for Collaboration.” They suggest three essential practices for creating collaborative environments in the workplace—leveraging interests, broadening perspectives, and de-escalating tensions. They claim this strategic approach ignites collaboration and results in effective rescues.

The June Issue of Intercom is Online

June Intercom is about the art of writing and digital communication. The authors in this issue reuse familiar technical communication writing techniques—storytelling, book production formats, translation processes, and procedure improvements—to produce new results and valuable insights via case studies and personal experience.

The April Issue of Intercom is Online

In 1998, I began a session at the STC Summit called “Beyond the Bleeding Edge.” The session provides a venue for topics that missed the proposal submission deadline or were not mainstream topics in technical communication but still relevant. Since then, Bleeding Edge presentations have introduced topics like JavaHelp, XHTML, print-on-demand, and haptic interfaces. One attendee described the session as an “early warning system for tech comm.” The Bleeding Edge session continues at the 2014 Summit in Phoenix.

The March Issue of Intercom is Online

The March issue of Intercom is now online. This issue’s theme is “Career Growth and Career Planning.” Below is a copy of the note from the editor. Take advantage of one of the many benefits of STC membership; read the Read more

The February Issue of Intercom is Online

The February issue of Intercom, guest edited by Karen Schriver, is now online. This issue’s theme is Plain Writing and Information Design. “It is an absolute honor to have Karen Schriver guest edit this special issue of Intercom on plain Read more

The January Issue of Intercom is Online

The January issue of Intercom is now online. This issue’s theme is “Personal Productivity: Work Smarter, Not Harder.” Below is a copy of the note from the editor. Take advantage of one of the many benefits of STC membership; read Read more