Not at all. You never want to work in a vacuum, especially with regard to communities. But by waiting for someone to give you something to do you are only moving as fast as that person will allow. Be proactive and actively take on work and get it done. Usually that gives others the kick in the butt to do the same. Also, IMHO, the reason why we have a lot of work to do in the STC is that people DID used to work in a vacuum. Please do not take that approach. You won't make many friends and allies in doing so. Be open about your work, solicit feedback, work on the best idea and not only your own ideas, and drive results.
On 2/23/07, Milan Davidovic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 2/23/07, Bill Swallow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Don't wait for them to farm work out to you - find the right > > people to talk to and drive the results you want to see. > > Making it about what you want rather than what you think someone else > needs (let them push back if they don't agree with you) -- I don't > know if that's what you mean, but that's how I approach it. -- Bill Swallow HATT List Owner WWP-Users List Owner Senior Member STC, TechValley Chapter STC Single-Sourcing SIG Manager http://techcommdood.blogspot.com avid homebrewer and proud beer snob "I see your OOO message and raise you a clue." ______________________________________________ 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. DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING WEST 07: THE USER EXPERIENCE April 18-21, 2007 ~ Vancouver BC ~ Marriott Pinnacle ~ free city tour 40+ sessions * free workshops * free iPod offer * www.doctrain.com _______________________________________________ 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
