RE: IMPROVING WRITERS' EFFICIENCY

Subject: RE: IMPROVING WRITERS' EFFICIENCY
From: Goober Writer <gooberwriter -at- yahoo -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 08:00:55 -0800 (PST)


> How do you know? Prove it.

OK.

> > 1. Longer work day/work week.

Scenario 1: A snail travels 8 feet in 8 hours.
Scenario 2: A snail travels 9 feet in 9 hours.
In 1 day, the snail in scenario 2 seems to have
traveled farther, but in fact, both are just as
productive... 1 foot per hour.

> > 2. Working lunches.

Ever try to type and eat? You may get *something* done
in that time, but will it be as quick and as good as
if you had not? Plus, by taking a break, you can
recharge and approach what you're doing with a clearer
head.

> > 3. Shortened deadlines.

See previous post.

> > 4. Fewer doc review periods.

What are you writing when your doc is in review?

> > 5. Non-monetary incentives (free soda, free food,
> > etc.) - these boost morale, but that may have no
> > effect on increased productivity.

Show me how a free sub and soda can make you a more
productive technical writer.

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Goober Writer
(because life is too short to be inept)

"As soon as you hear the phrase "studies show",
immediately put a hand on your wallet and cover your groin."
-- Geoff Hart

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