Aug
This week Laura and the team created a new Product Design Specification template. This is one of our series of templates related to product development, so if you’re interested in this area, please take a look at the product requirements specs and the user story template.
Aug
Last week I was talking to Laura, a supply chain expert working in Singapore, about an acquisition project she’s involved in. Essentially, she was tasked with helping it expand its operations. They need to quickly acquire new hardware and software for both the existing staff (about 60) and new employees soon to be onboarded (~25). […]
Business Analysis Templates, Product Development
NEW TEMPLATE: Product Requirements Document (MS Office)
Jul
Today, we’re all working on projects. And most of those projects concern products. As consumers increasingly lean towards mobile devices and apps to use on-the-go, the demand to develop niche products to address this demand continues to rise.
This means that if you work in product development, or plan to move into this space, understanding how to spec out your product is essential. Our product-driven feature-rich culture requires tools like Product Requirements Documents to help teams align on product vision, features, and success criteria before and during development. So, where do you start?
Jul
Wouldn’t it be nice if your marketing plan aligned with other department’s activities?
One of the reasons it’s so hard to implement a marketing plan is that what you’re trying to do may clash with other dept activities, schedules, and deliverables. This often happens when there is a dependency on the software or product development team.
One way to resolve this is to map both plans, see where they align, and what gaps need to be filled. Here’s how to do it!
Jul
Non-native English speakers often face significant hurdles when communicating when they move to English speaking countries, such as the US or UK. These challenges can include navigating language nuances, cultural expectations in written communication, and industry-specific jargon.
Apple Templates, Business Writing, Excel Templates
Updated – Communications Plan Templates for MS Office and Apple iWorks
Jul
If you work in an IT company, you know that communicating both internally and externally to customers is always a challenge.
Creating a communications plan especially in IT is difficult as due to the dynamic nature of the industry, multiple stakeholders, and the technical complexity of the products.
If I were to identify some of the main challenges I see, it would include the following:
Jul
If you need a sample action plan to get your business in shape, then use the following example to design your MS Word template. An Action Plan is a series of steps that helps you achieve your goals in measurable ways.
Jul
If you run a small business, you’re forever alert to a better way to juggle the thousand and one tasks that make up your work week. And there’s no shortcut here. As every scenario is unique, you need to investigate which tools, hacks, or frameworks work best for you.
So, with this in mind, I decided to re-examine how I run my business. Right down to the nitty gritty.
Jul
Last week, we went to IKEA to get some new equipment for our home office. In this Klariti tutorial, we look at how to write an installation guide that makes the assembly experience as smooth as possible, and include a series of checklists you can follow to ensure you’ve covered all points.
Jun
Your product has to compete with an increasing number of rivals. When you do land a prospective customer, make sure that the instructions are easy to follow, relevant, and unambiguous. Let’s look at two examples from Apple and Microsoft’s guidelines for web writing.
How To, How to Write, MS Word, Technical Writing, Technical Writing Tutorials, User Guides
The ‘Accidental’ Proofreader: 7 Ways to Refine Technical Texts
Jun
Remember, consistent practice is key to improving your proofreading skills. In addition to the above suggestions, I’d suggest that you look at proofreading as a separate task in the document development process.
For example, if you use software like Jira/Trello to manage your writing projects, add a specific ticket for proofreading. This ensures you carve out enough time to perform this task before you send the documents out to customers.
Jun
I’m increasingly using ChatGPT for different writing related tasks. To be clear, I’m not asking it to write original text for me, rather to help with the support tasks, such as research, analysis, proofing, and validation.
This is the first in a series of articles on how to use ChatGPT – Google Gemini and Claude are just as effective – to refine your response to RFPs.
Jun
This article presents a framework to write compelling case studies using ChatGPT. Since the initial draft of this document, ChatGPT and other LLMs have arrived. These offer a sophisticated toolkit to improve different aspects of your writing. If you’re interested in learning more about this, I’d encourage you read the following ChatGPT and Google Gemini tutorials on Klariti.
