Author Archives: Alan Thompson

How to be an Early Riser

Ever wonder why some people seem to effortlessly leap out of bed at 5 am, while you’re still battling the urge to hit snooze? This isn’t about superhuman willpower. It’s about understanding the psychology behind why you wake up – and how to rewire it. This post takes a different approach to early rising that goes beyond hacks and tips, so you can tap into your natural motivation to own your mornings.

20 Screenshot Guidelines for iOS, Android, and Technical Documents

Screenshot guidelines for Android and iOS

The quality of your screenshots affects how customers perceive your products, use your software, and deal with error messages.

The following guidelines can be applied to different types of technical and business documents. The final section provides screenshot guidelines for Android and iOS applications, for example, if you want to submit apps to Google Play or iTunes.

FAST v SMART Goals: A Primer for Agile Teams

As an Agile Scrum Master, you know that goal-setting is a cornerstone of effective team performance. For years, many of us relied on SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. But recently, I’ve switched to FAST goals, and the results have been transformative. If you’re looking to improve how your teams set and achieve goals, let me explain the difference between SMART and FAST goals, when to use each, and how to apply FAST goals in your Agile environment.

How to Write the Conclusion Section of your Business Plan

If you’re new to business writing, you’re likely eager to craft a compelling narrative that showcases your clients’ value proposition. However, even the most insightful analysis can fall flat without a strong conclusion. Think of this section as your final chance to leave a lasting impression on your readers.

7 Ways To Avoid Crashing Long Documents in MS Word

If you use Microsoft Word to write lengthy documents, you may have experienced crashes, slow performance, or file corruption. These issues are especially common in documents exceeding 100 pages. Below are seven detailed tips to help you maintain the stability and performance of your long Word documents.

Creating a Bespoke Style Guide for Your Business Using AI

In the following article, I’ll outline the process of defining, writing, and sharing your style guide. These steps can be adapted to most large language models (LLMs). Subsequent articles will go into the specific elements and structure of an effective style guide.

How to Freshen Up Your Vision Statement with Google Gemini

When’s the last time you revised your Vision statement? In general, we craft this document when we start up the company. And, as it requires significant attention to hone the words so it aligns exactly with your vision, we may spend days refining the drafts. Finally, we get it just right – every word rings […]