🚀 How I Use Office 365 and AI to Create and Manage Technical Docs Better and Faster

Technical documentation is changing. It is no longer just about writing user guides and SOPs in Word and emailing them around. In 2025, the expectations are higher. Faster delivery.Live access.Searchable content.Collaborative editing.Smarter workflows. To meet those expectations, I use the full Microsoft Office 365 suite with AI built in. Word, Teams, SharePoint, Planner, and Copilot […]
📍 Why Process Mapping Matters for Business Analysts

It’s one of the most essential tools in a business analyst’s kit. Process mapping isn’t just a nice-to-have. If you’re trying to improve how a business works, you need to understand how it actually works. That’s where process mapping comes in. 🔎 See the Work Clearly When teams describe what they do, it often sounds […]
🚨 Why I Won’t Be Celebrating This End of Financial Year: My Technical Writing Business Is Struggling

As the financial year comes to a close, I’d usually take this time to reflect on growth, progress, and the successes of my business. This year is different. 📉 There’s not much to celebrate. Profit losses, client drop-offs, and a shrinking industry have made this one of the toughest years I’ve faced as a technical […]
🚀 How I Use AI to Create and Publish Technical Docs Faster with SharePoint

In 2025, businesses want fast and accurate documentation. They want it live, searchable, and accessible. That’s why I use AI in my technical writing workflow—and why I publish directly to Microsoft SharePoint. It saves time.It keeps content consistent.And it gives teams the info they need when they need it. I’m not replacing myself with AI.I’m […]
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🚨 The Decline of Technical Writing: How Return-to-Office Mandates and AI Are Bleeding My Business Dry 🚨 For years, technical writing was a thriving field, offering flexibility and ample opportunities. However, recent shifts, including return-to-office mandates and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), have significantly impacted the industry. As a seasoned technical writer, I’ve experienced […]
📊 KPI Mastery for BAs: How to Define and Track What Really Matters

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are one of the most misunderstood tools in a Business Analyst’s toolkit. Most of the time, they’re either vague or irrelevant. To make real impact, your KPIs need to be meaningful, measurable and clearly tied to business outcomes. Here’s how to define KPIs that actually guide decisions and improve performance. đź§ […]
What Is BPMN, and Why Every Business Process Analyst Should Be Using It Yesterday

Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) is more than just a diagramming technique—it’s a universal language for process clarity. If you’re a business analyst or process analyst and haven’t embraced BPMN yet, you’re missing out on a powerful tool that bridges the gap between business and IT. đź§ What Is BPMN? BPMN is a standardized […]
🚀 How I Use AI to Write Better Work Instructions Faster

Work instructions are essential for doing tasks right the first time. They guide teams through step-by-step processes, reduce confusion, and make training faster. But writing them takes time. Especially when you need to document complex systems across multiple teams and tools. That’s why I now use AI as part of my documentation process. It helps […]
đź§ How to Conduct Impactful Requirements Workshops That Drive Real Results

Requirements workshops are one of the best tools a Business Analyst can use to gather the right information from the right people. Done well, they save hours of confusion, rework and second-guessing. But without structure, they can also waste everyone’s time. Here’s how to run requirements workshops that actually move the needle. 🎯 Start With […]