Re: How many writers/engineer
I've used a metric of 1-8 for software companies; higher for those that also do hardware because hardware is typically more labor intensive but has fewer user options. I'm not positive, but I believe a classic book called Rapid Development contains some metrics. If you haven't already, check the STC site. Cheers, Art On 4/16/07, Daniel Doornbos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Krishna, I have not seen any official statement of the proper ratio. But I did read an article that said, in general, an organization should have one tech writer per eight developers or engineers. Asking around my STC chapter and in tech writing classes, it seems that one writer per 15 to 30 developers or engineers is more common. At my company, I am the lone writer supporting 80 developers. HTH Daniel Doornbos Technical Writer Promise Technology, Inc. 408 228-1437 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Krishna Mukherjee Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:24 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: How many writers/engineer Hello, I work for a semiconductor company in Silicon valley and my manager asked me to find out the following: Are there are any stats regarding how many writers per engineer various companies and industries have? Frankly, I don't know where to start from and would appreciate your help with an answer. Thanks, Krishna -- Art Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] ... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl. -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: How many writers/engineer
I wear both hats in my company. And in many cases in industry, I feel this is true. But no hard facts like you requested. -Original Message- From: Krishna Mukherjee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:24 AM To: Subject: How many writers/engineer Hello, I work for a semiconductor company in Silicon valley and my manager asked me to find out the following: Are there are any stats regarding how many writers per engineer various companies and industries have? Frankly, I don't know where to start from and would appreciate your help with an answer. Thanks, Krishna _ Mortgage refinance is Hot. *Terms. Get a 5.375%* fix rate. Check savings https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=10035url=%2fst.jsptm=yse arch=mortgage_text_links_88_h2bbbdisc=yvers=925s=4056p=5117 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/frank.j.dodd%40boein g.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: How many writers/engineer
Krishna, The exact ratio you need depends on a number of factors. Meaning, a team is responsible for documenting APIs and none of the writers have experience with this type of doc, it kind of doesn't matter whether you have 1 or 5 writers. If you have three writers and all have API experience but none have experience working as a doc team, they may run into coordination issues. You might want to look at the dependency calculator at: http://www.comtech-serv.com/dependency_calculator.htm This will give you hours per page based on a number of factors including writer experience and technical experience. Still doesn't answer your question regarding writers/engineer does it? I've heard 1 writer to 6 engineers. I've managed teams with a ratio of 1 to 4 when the release cycles are high and the material is highly technical. Mary -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Krishna Mukherjee Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:24 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: How many writers/engineer Hello, I work for a semiconductor company in Silicon valley and my manager asked me to find out the following: Are there are any stats regarding how many writers per engineer various companies and industries have? Frankly, I don't know where to start from and would appreciate your help with an answer. Thanks, Krishna _ Mortgage refinance is Hot. *Terms. Get a 5.375%* fix rate. Check savings https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=10035url=%2fst.jsptm=yse arch=mortgage_text_links_88_h2bbbdisc=yvers=925s=4056p=5117 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/mary.anthony%40scale nt.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: How many writers/engineer
Hello Krishna, I have not seen any official statement of the proper ratio. But I did read an article that said, in general, an organization should have one tech writer per eight developers or engineers. Asking around my STC chapter and in tech writing classes, it seems that one writer per 15 to 30 developers or engineers is more common. At my company, I am the lone writer supporting 80 developers. HTH Daniel Doornbos Technical Writer Promise Technology, Inc. 408 228-1437 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Krishna Mukherjee Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:24 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: How many writers/engineer Hello, I work for a semiconductor company in Silicon valley and my manager asked me to find out the following: Are there are any stats regarding how many writers per engineer various companies and industries have? Frankly, I don't know where to start from and would appreciate your help with an answer. Thanks, Krishna _ Mortgage refinance is Hot. *Terms. Get a 5.375%* fix rate. Check savings https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=10035url=%2fst.jsptm=yse arch=mortgage_text_links_88_h2bbbdisc=yvers=925s=4056p=5117 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/danield%40promise.co m Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
