🧩 The Fix That Cut a Week from Onboarding Without Writing a Line of Code
In every digital transformation project, there’s usually one low-effort fix that saves hours of wasted time. This is one of those fixes. And it came from process mapping. 🧠The Context I was working as a business analyst on a digital onboarding rollout for a national education provider. They were moving from manual PDFs and […]
🚀 How I Use AI to Stay Ahead as a Technical Writer
AI is changing the way we work. And as a technical writer, I’m not resisting it. I’m embracing it. Not because I think it will take over the job—but because it helps me do my job better. Faster content creation.Smarter editing.More time for real collaboration. That’s what AI gives me. It’s not a threat. It’s […]
🛡️ What If Your Key Person Disappeared Tomorrow? Why SOPs and Work Instructions Are Essential for Every Business
Imagine this: Your most experienced employee—the one who knows all the ins and outs of your operations—leaves. No notice. No handover. Just gone. Maybe they won the lotto. đź’¸Maybe they found a better opportunity.Or maybe life just happened. What would happen to your business? ⚡ Operations stall.⏳ Projects slow down.đź’° Training costs soar as you […]
🧠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. […]
🚀 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 to Run an Effective Workshop for Requirements Gathering and Documentation
Running a good workshop is one of the most valuable skills you can have as a business analyst or technical writer. Workshops help you gather the right information, align teams, and get everyone on the same page before work begins. But if you’ve never run one before, it can feel overwhelming. How do you know […]
🧠Why Content Design Skills Are Essential for Technical Writers
In 2025, writing clearly isn’t enough. Technical writers are expected to do more than just explain how things work. They’re expected to create content that helps users solve problems fast, across multiple channels, devices, and use cases. This is where content design comes in. Content design isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a critical skillset that makes […]
⏱️ 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 […]
🛠️ Technical Writing and Standard Operating Procedures: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Clear, repeatable processes are what keep businesses running. But those processes only work when they’re written down properly. That’s where standard operating procedures (SOPs) come in—and why technical writing is so important to doing them well. âś… What Is an SOP? A standard operating procedure is a step-by-step guide that explains how to do a […]
