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The silent killer of project success? Mismatched expectations. You think you’re on the same page, but the dreaded “That’s not what I was expecting…” reveals a difference in assumptions.
Author Archives: Alan Thompson
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White paper titles should be clear, concise, and attention-grabbing.
How do you choose the title of your white paper? Work backwards for a moment.
27
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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.
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This tutorial explains how to write, format, and publish release notes. It also shares best practices, guidelines and examples from Dropbox and Salesforce.
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Here are some guidelines that have helped me, tailored specifically for writing white papers—a format that demands clarity, credibility, and persuasion.
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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.
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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.
21
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1 Minute Writing Tip: Do you need a colon before a list? Or would a comma work instead? Let’s break it down.
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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.
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To help you get started, I’ve created a Quick Start Guide to NotebookLM that explains how it works in non-technical terms.
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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 […]
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Learn how to write an Instructional Prompts with examples. Instructional prompts are unambiguous, actionable directions that ensure you get a more contextual output. Whether you’re refining a draft or crafting more formal emails, instructional prompts bridge the gap between what you want to achieve and what ChatGPT delivers.
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Few-shot prompts enable you to teach ChatGPT your preferred style, tone, or preferences. By providing examples within your prompt, you can guide ChatGPT to produce outputs that align more closely with your needs. Learn how to use these prompts at home and in the office.
