We track our document projects by topics, i.e., 100 topics in the outline, 57 completed, 43 to go to reach document completion by planned deadline. If the deadline for a document moves up, we present the product manager with the current topic list and say something like, "43 topics to go, tell me which 10 you can live without for this release to meet the new deadline."
Gene Kim-Eng ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lisa M. Bronson (TCP)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I returned to work on January 3rd and found out that a 3-week deadline > had turned into a 1-week deadline. *gulp* Fortunately, I was able to > get it done in time, and amazingly, the project quality didn't suffer. > But it could have turned out much differently--we all know the > 2-of-3-good-fast-cheap rule! ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DITA West 2007--Use a discount code of "TECHCOMMPROS" to get a discount rate of $200 off the $800 price if you register before close of business January 15, 2007. http://www.travelthepath.com/conf/dita2007.shtml _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
