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Scheduling Tips for Uncertain Times
In times of change and uncertainty, unpredictable software projects can be even harder to manage. In such stressful times, documentation teams can be asked to do the impossible. Read this to learn how “schedule chicken” is played, and how it can help you navigate through turbulent times.

The Top Ten Documentation Deliverables for Software Developers
Whether you’re playing poker or creating developer documentation, it’s always better to have an ideal hand. In poker, the ideal hand is a royal flush. In developer documentation, there’s also an ideal hand.

Lessons from a “Work from Home” Expert
Many people dream of working remotely from an island paradise. One of our star tech writers, Tony Bove, has been living this dream for years. This article shares his insights and thoughts about the WFH experience to help those who may be experiencing this way of working for the first time.

Poker and Developer Docs
Whether you’re playing poker or creating developer documentation, it’s always better to have an ideal hand. In poker, the ideal hand is a royal flush. In developer documentation, there’s also an ideal hand.

The Complexity/Adoption Challenge
Software teams strive to deliver more power to more users, but increased complexity can impede adoption. This post explains how to optimize for the best results.

Happy New Year!
Every holiday season, Expert Support creates a new calendar for our friends and colleagues around the world. Let us know if you’d like one!

Got Hand Pain? Try This!
Excessive typing can cause hand pain and/or numbness. Our team found a simple, inexpensive solution that’s worked for several of our writers and editors.

It’s Not About the Tool
When interviewing technical writers, make sure you’re evaluating how well they’ll write at least as much, if not more, than the tool you want them to use.

Expert Support Technical Writer to present at STC Silicon Valley
One of our star writers, Aaron Redshaw, will be presenting this Monday, October 21st, at the Silicon Valley chapter of the Society for Technical Communications. Aaron’s going to be sharing his ideas for how writers should assemble and present professional portfolios. You can get additional details at the link below. Hope to see you there!

Emotional Amplification
Professions requiring long hours of solitude can cause problems when workers are unaware of the emotional impact of such work.

The Art of Balance – Optimizing Communications with SMEs
Effective technical writers interact with experts enough to gain the knowledge required to explain the technology, but they never overdo it.

Agile Improves Predictability: February Meeting of SV-ELC
Expert Support has been a part of the SVELC for many years. This group regularly convenes dozens of local innovation leaders who understand that engineering leadership is a strategic competency.