Where to Put Process Maps and Work Instructions So Teams Actually Use Them
Rollout day arrives. The new system goes live, the training is done, the project team is on standby. Then someone in the contact centre asks a simple question about a refund, opens 3 different folders, finds 2 versions of the same document, gives up, then asks the person next to them. That moment is where […]
You Wouldn’t Ship Code Without Version Control. Your SOPs Have None.
Ask any engineering team how they manage change to their codebase. You’ll get a confident answer. Version control, branches, pull requests, code review, a deployment pipeline, rollback if something breaks. Every change attributable to a person, a date, a reason. Now ask the same organisation how they manage change to their standard operating procedures. The […]
🚀 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 […]
🚀 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 […]
🚀 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 […]
🧰 The BA Toolkit: 12 Must-Have Tools for Business and Process Analysts in 2025
Business analysts and process analysts need more than just Word and Excel these days.Our roles have expanded—digital transformation, AI integration, and cross-functional collaboration mean we need smarter tools to do better work, faster. After 18+ years in the field, here’s my shortlist of tools that help me work smarter, map clearer, and keep projects on […]
🚀 Why Content Design Is a Must-Have Skill for Technical Writers in 2025
In today’s digital landscape, the role of a technical writer goes far beyond writing manuals or step-by-step guides. Content design is now a must-have skill — it helps technical writers create content that’s useful, user-focused, and aligned with business needs. This blog explores why content design matters and why you should build it into your […]
🚀 How I Use AI to Write Better SOPs Faster as a Technical Writer
Standard Operating Procedures are the backbone of any organisation. They keep processes consistent.They help train staff.They support compliance and quality control. But writing SOPs is slow, detailed work. It involves collecting information from multiple stakeholders, turning it into clear steps, and formatting it so anyone can follow it. That’s why I now use AI as […]
🚀 Why Technical Writers Who Embrace AI Are Already Ahead
AI is not just a buzzword anymore. It’s a tool that’s changing the way teams work. And for technical writers, it’s quickly becoming part of the everyday workflow. I’ve been using AI to improve the way I write and deliver technical documentation. And the truth is, I’m working better, faster, and smarter than ever before. […]