Technical writers possess an abundance of useful tools. The availability of new technology demands that today s technical communicators be not only computer literate, but actually proficient in an array of programs and applications. As new software becomes available, we should enhance our effectiveness by expanding our toolkit. We should become entrepreneurs. The technical writer who is exploring new ways of working and thinking is the most valuable to the company.
Technical writers provide an orderly sequence of events.
Project Managers will certainly find variations in the ways that technical writers work, but the basic system will remain intact. Some companies have neglected to benchmark the methodology for the new IT paradigm. Again, we should become entrepreneurs. Technical writers provide significant assistance in establishing and improving benchmarks. Technical writers demonstrate proficiency through collaborative effort.