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by Margie Yundt and Sherry McMenemy

It’s in the numbers. Creating documentation is not an exact science, yet as communication leaders, we are expected to provide real estimates for how much time we need to document a project, or what we can produce given a predetermined timeline.

Using a simple Planning Tool, you can improve the accountability of your team and accurately plan documentation projects to gain:
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by Kerri Harris

Conflict is characteristic in any situation that brings diverse groups together to manage tasks and obstacles. Nowhere is that more apparent than in business environments based on hierarchical structures where teams are inherited and divergent objectives create barriers to effective teamwork. Conflict resolution is among the many tasks delegated to managers, yet it is often the most difficult to master.

From individual performance appraisals to an all-out assault within a project team, managers are expected to not only have the wisdom of Solomon, but also the patience of a saint. Yet often, this skill is not cultivated, leaving many managers unable to adapt to instances that can bring even the best performing machine to a screeching halt. To help avoid this from happening, there are various tools and tactics that an organization can adopt to not only diffuse immediate threats to productivity, but also alleviate potential issues in the long run.

To support these ideas, this article addresses the following:

• Objectives as a Navigation Tool
• Diffusing Conflict in Teams
• Identifying Barriers
• Tactics for Motivating Change

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Writing Assistance’s focus on technical writing proves a solid strategy after 73 percent growth over 2005

Minneapolis – November 2, 2006 – www.writingassist.com – Writing Assistance, Inc, the leading contract technical writing firm, has been named a Twin Cities Business Journal Growth 50 firm.

Writing Assistance, ranked number 46 in the 2006 Fast 50, has experienced 73.49 percent growth in 2006 over the year 2005.

“Writing Assistance’ focus on technical documentation, in particular software documentation, plays a large part in our continued success,” said Scott Hartmann, President of Writing Assistance. “Our ability to remain focused on our core strengths has enabled us to become a leader in the technical documentation field and therefore gain more business.”

Writing Assistance contract technical writers are highly versed in the technology industry and offer documentation including:
• User guides
• Programmer’s Guides
• Software documentation
• ISO 9000 documentation
• Operator’s manuals
• Technical Reference manuals
• Maintenance Manuals
• Disaster Recovery and SOX documentation

To request a quote from Writing Assistance, please email sales@writingassist.com or call 877-392-9772.

About Writing Assistance
Writing Assistance, Inc., a leader in contract technical writing, copy writing, web content specialists and training developers is dedicated to the proper placement of contract writers nationwide. Founded in 1991, Writing Assistance now serves over 2500 clients. Writing Assistance offers the expert writing services of more than 15,000 writers nationwide offering both on and off location services.

www.writingassist.com