Documentation, five years out

Seth Godin, noted author and marketer, paints a five-year vision of the future, then asks how you will thrive in these conditions. For technical writers the questions relate not only to your current career, but also how you will be creating and delivering the product of your craft. For example, how will documentation need to change to meet the demands of a word where wireless connections are everywhere, hard drive space is free, connection speeds are 10 times faster, and everyone carries a tiny laptop-like device? What are you doing now in order to remain relevant if this comes to pass?

Posted: June 8, 2004 link to this item, Tweet this item, respond to this item