🧠Using AI as a Second Brain When Processes Make No Sense at First
Some business processes look simple—until you try to document them. Then you realise no one does it the same way, the steps are hidden, and the handoffs are undocumented. I hit this exact wall working on a digital transformation project for a national services provider. They were replacing three legacy systems with a unified platform. […]
🚀 How I Use To-Be Process Mapping to Drive Clear Business Requirements
When you’re improving a process or implementing a new system, you can’t stop at understanding how things work today. You also need to define how they should work tomorrow. That’s where to-be process mapping comes in. As a business analyst, it’s one of the most important tools I use to align stakeholders, support change, and […]
🚀 Why Business Analysts Need to Think Like Investigators Not Just Note Takers
One of the biggest mistakes new business analysts make is taking what they’re told at face value. The SME says “that’s how the process works” — and they write it down. The stakeholder says “we just need a system that does this” — and they add it to the list. But experienced BAs know that […]
⏱️ How Process Documentation Saves Time and Boosts Efficiency
Time is one of your most valuable business resources. But how much time is wasted every day because employees are unclear on processes, searching for information, or making preventable mistakes? The solution? Detailed process documentation. When your workflows and procedures are clearly documented, your team spends less time figuring out how to complete tasks and […]
đź“ť The Career Lesson That Changed My Life: Why IT Documentation Is an Essential Skill
Nearly 20 years ago, one of my greatest mentors—a lecturer at Victoria University—taught me a lesson that would shape my entire career: “IT documentation is one of the most important skills you’ll ever learn in your career.” đź’ˇ At the time, I didn’t fully understand the weight of those words. In every group assignment, I […]
⚡ The High Cost of Knowledge Loss: Why Poor Handover and Training Will Cripple Your Business
Imagine this. Your top-performing employee—the one who knows every key process—announces they’re leaving. You have two weeks. No documentation.No process maps.No structured handover plan. And now, you’re staring down a very expensive problem. Because here’s the harsh truth: ⚡ Knowledge loss is expensive.đź’¸ Handover without documentation is chaotic.⏳ Training new staff without clear processes costs […]
🖋️ Where a Technical Writer Fits in Digital Transformation and IT Projects
When businesses undergo digital transformation or roll out new IT systems, there’s a lot of focus on the technology. But here’s what often gets missed: If people don’t know how to use the new systems or follow new processes, the entire project can fail. That’s where a technical writer comes in. They don’t just write […]
⚡ The Hidden Danger Lurking in Your Business: What Happens When Key People Leave?
What would happen if your most trusted employee didn’t show up tomorrow? No warning. No explanation. No handover. Just gone. Maybe they landed a better opportunity.Maybe they decided to retire early.Maybe they had no choice. Whatever the reason, the impact on your business could be devastating. Suddenly, all the knowledge they held—their understanding of workflows, […]
How Process Mapping and Technical Writing Work Together to Drive Digital Transformation
When businesses undergo digital transformation, process mapping and technical writing must work together seamlessly. Process mapping provides a clear picture of how current systems operate and how new systems will function, while technical writing ensures that every step is documented for easy implementation and understanding. Without this combination, even the best-laid plans can falter, leading […]
