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Getting the most from AI when creating policies and procedures www.cherryleaf.com/2025/11/gett...
Getting the most from AI when creating policies and procedures - Cherryleaf
Policy and procedure documentation has long been akin to organisational quicksand. Policy teams sink countless hours into mechanical tasks: formatting documents, coordinating reviews, chasing approval...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Getting the most from AI when creating policies and procedures www.cherryleaf.com/2025/11/gett...
Documentation product management: Does the AI era demand a new discipline? www.cherryleaf.com/2025/10/docu...
Documentation product management: Does the AI era demand a new discipline? - Cherryleaf
A role emerges In a recent thread on the Write The Docs forum, Ian Cowley suggested the growth of AI might lead to a new role: “product managers for docs”. He wasn’t alone. Stephan Delbos presented on...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Documentation product management: Does the AI era demand a new discipline? www.cherryleaf.com/2025/10/docu...
We've written an explainer on MCP and its impact on technical documentation. www.cherryleaf.com/2025/10/the-...
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its impact on technical documentation - Cherryleaf
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a newly introduced open standard that, in simple terms, provides a common interface for linking AI large language models (...
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October 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
We've written an explainer on MCP and its impact on technical documentation. www.cherryleaf.com/2025/10/the-...
The new AI browsers: why they matter to technical writers. tldr: new workflows, accelerated information gathering, privacy risks.
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AI browsers and AI assistants: What they mean for Technical Writers - Cherryleaf
OpenAI has just announced ChatGPT Atlas, a web browser with AI built in. It comes hot on the heels of other AI browsers, such as Dia and Comet. And Anthropic hasn’t been idle – it’s recently released ...
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October 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The new AI browsers: why they matter to technical writers. tldr: new workflows, accelerated information gathering, privacy risks.
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Cherryleaf UK Technical Writer/Author jobs indicator – October 2025. Discover if demand is up or down www.cherryleaf.com/2025/10/cher...
Cherryleaf UK Technical Writer/Author jobs indicator - October 2025 - Cherryleaf
Cherryleaf has initiated a monthly survey that tracks hiring demand for Technical Authors across the UK. Here are the results for October 2025. Compared with figures collected for September, the Octob...
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October 20, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Cherryleaf UK Technical Writer/Author jobs indicator – October 2025. Discover if demand is up or down www.cherryleaf.com/2025/10/cher...
Policies and procedures writing training course: December course dates announced www.cherryleaf.com/2025/10/poli...
Policies and procedures writing training course: December course dates - Cherryleaf
We’re now taking booking for our next Policies and procedures writing training course: Session 1: Monday 15th December 2025 09:30-12:30 GMT Session 2: Tuesday 16th December 2025 09:30-12:30 GMT Format...
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October 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Policies and procedures writing training course: December course dates announced www.cherryleaf.com/2025/10/poli...
This episode explores common time sinks in technical writing and practical solutions to streamline documentation workflows, with a focus on automation and AI tools.
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162. Time sinks in technical writing
This episode explores common time sinks in technical writing and practical solutions to streamline documentation workflows, with a focus on automation and AI tools.
Key topics covered
Common time sink...
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October 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
This episode explores common time sinks in technical writing and practical solutions to streamline documentation workflows, with a focus on automation and AI tools.
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New course: Managing Documentation Projects with AI (Pilot pricing available)
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New course: Managing Documentation Projects with AI (Pilot pricing available) - Cherryleaf
We’re excited to announce a new instructor-led course launching this November: Managing and mastering documentation projects with AI If you’re leading documentation projects, this course will show you...
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October 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
New course: Managing Documentation Projects with AI (Pilot pricing available)
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Using AI to manage and master documentation projects www.cherryleaf.com/2025/09/usin...
Using AI to manage and master documentation projects - Cherryleaf
The overwhelming feedback from our survey last month was the respondents wanted to learn how to use AI when managing documentation projects. As a result, we’ve been working on creating a new course. I...
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September 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Using AI to manage and master documentation projects www.cherryleaf.com/2025/09/usin...
Ellis will be presenting at the TCUK25 conference on the topic of: “Automate All the Things? The Present and Future of Automation in Technical Writing“. www.cherryleaf.com/2025/09/tcuk...
24-25th November; Radisson Blu hotel at East Midlands Airport.
24-25th November; Radisson Blu hotel at East Midlands Airport.
TCUK25 Conference - Automate All the Things? The Present and Future of Automation in Technical Writing - Cherryleaf
Ellis Pratt, Director at Cherryleaf, will be presenting at the TCUK25 conference on the topic of: “Automate All the Things? The Present and Future of Automation in Technical Writing“. Many technical c...
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September 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Ellis will be presenting at the TCUK25 conference on the topic of: “Automate All the Things? The Present and Future of Automation in Technical Writing“. www.cherryleaf.com/2025/09/tcuk...
24-25th November; Radisson Blu hotel at East Midlands Airport.
24-25th November; Radisson Blu hotel at East Midlands Airport.
Cherryleaf UK Technical Writer/Author jobs indicator - September 2025 www.cherryleaf.com/2025/09/uk-t...
Cherryleaf UK Technical Writer/Author jobs indicator - September 2025 - Cherryleaf
Currently, there’s very little data in the UK on the jobs market for technical communicators. We’re hoping to redress this. We’ve initiated a survey that tracks hiring demand for Technical Authors acr...
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September 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Cherryleaf UK Technical Writer/Author jobs indicator - September 2025 www.cherryleaf.com/2025/09/uk-t...
We've got capacity to take on some new clients in the final quarter of the year.
Technical writing, developer portals, procedures writing.
Technical writing, developer portals, procedures writing.
September 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We've got capacity to take on some new clients in the final quarter of the year.
Technical writing, developer portals, procedures writing.
Technical writing, developer portals, procedures writing.
The Specialist Edge. Why do generalist recruiters struggle to find top Technical Authors?
1. Out of the approx 2 million people working in IT in the UK, only 3K-9K are Technical Authors (and less looking for work). This makes finding candidates difficult.
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1. Out of the approx 2 million people working in IT in the UK, only 3K-9K are Technical Authors (and less looking for work). This makes finding candidates difficult.
#Recruitment #TechnicalAuthor #TechComm
September 2, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The Specialist Edge. Why do generalist recruiters struggle to find top Technical Authors?
1. Out of the approx 2 million people working in IT in the UK, only 3K-9K are Technical Authors (and less looking for work). This makes finding candidates difficult.
#Recruitment #TechnicalAuthor #TechComm
1. Out of the approx 2 million people working in IT in the UK, only 3K-9K are Technical Authors (and less looking for work). This makes finding candidates difficult.
#Recruitment #TechnicalAuthor #TechComm
The blueprint for excellence: Applying technical communication principles to policies and procedures www.cherryleaf.com/2025/08/the-...
The blueprint for excellence: Applying technical communication principles to policies and procedures - Cherryleaf
In any organisation, policies and procedures are the backbone of operational consistency, quality, and compliance. However, their effectiveness hinges on how well they are written and communicated. Dr...
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August 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The blueprint for excellence: Applying technical communication principles to policies and procedures www.cherryleaf.com/2025/08/the-...
We've initiated a quarterly survey that tracks hiring demand for technical authors and UX writers across the UK. If you hire technical communicators in the UK, please take part in the survey:
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August 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We've initiated a quarterly survey that tracks hiring demand for technical authors and UX writers across the UK. If you hire technical communicators in the UK, please take part in the survey:
forms.office.com/e/56vDt5WQXB
forms.office.com/e/56vDt5WQXB
How AI-ready Is your technical documentation workflow? Take this short quiz to find out where you stand and how to advance. There are 8 multiple choice questions.
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How AI-ready Is your technical documentation workflow?
Take this short quiz to find out where you stand and how to advance. There are 8 multiple choice questions.
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August 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
How AI-ready Is your technical documentation workflow? Take this short quiz to find out where you stand and how to advance. There are 8 multiple choice questions.
www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6...
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The hidden costs of confusing policies
1. Unclear, inconsistent, or outdated policies are silent resource drains. They spark disputes, hinder operations, & expose organisations to significant risk.
1. Unclear, inconsistent, or outdated policies are silent resource drains. They spark disputes, hinder operations, & expose organisations to significant risk.
August 27, 2025 at 7:36 AM
The hidden costs of confusing policies
1. Unclear, inconsistent, or outdated policies are silent resource drains. They spark disputes, hinder operations, & expose organisations to significant risk.
1. Unclear, inconsistent, or outdated policies are silent resource drains. They spark disputes, hinder operations, & expose organisations to significant risk.
Take our quiz: Is Your Business Running on Clear Instructions or Guesswork? www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6...
Is Your Business Running on Clear Instructions or Guesswork?
Discover if your business thrives on clear policies or mere guesswork. Take this quiz to evaluate your procedures and ensure your team is on the right track.
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August 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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1. Your technical writing career isn't threatened by AI – it's supercharged. Learn how embracing AI tools and prompt engineering transforms you from a content creator into an indispensable strategic asset.
August 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
1. Your technical writing career isn't threatened by AI – it's supercharged. Learn how embracing AI tools and prompt engineering transforms you from a content creator into an indispensable strategic asset.
AI Adoption in Technical Communication: Measured Progress in 2025 www.platformos.com/blog/post/ai...
AI Adoption in Technical Communication: Measured Progress in 2025 blog page | platformOS
AI Adoption in Technical Communication: Measured Progress in 2025
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August 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
AI Adoption in Technical Communication: Measured Progress in 2025 www.platformos.com/blog/post/ai...
Made By Google 25 announcements> mostly aimed at consumers, but one that was interesting to User Assistant people was Magic Cue store.google.com/intl/en_uk/i.... The headline is "Help that shows up when you need it." A thread 1/3
Magic Cue on Pixel: Smart, Contextual Assistance Across Apps, Emails & More - Google Store
Get help that’s actually helpful with on-device, AI-powered connections that surface what you need, without having to dig, switch apps, or second-guess. Only on Pixel 10 devices.
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August 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Made By Google 25 announcements> mostly aimed at consumers, but one that was interesting to User Assistant people was Magic Cue store.google.com/intl/en_uk/i.... The headline is "Help that shows up when you need it." A thread 1/3
From Chaos to Clarity
1/5 Is your team battling a whirlwind of outdated processes and vague guidelines? 🌪️ It's not just frustrating; it's costing you efficiency and risking errors.
1/5 Is your team battling a whirlwind of outdated processes and vague guidelines? 🌪️ It's not just frustrating; it's costing you efficiency and risking errors.
August 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
From Chaos to Clarity
1/5 Is your team battling a whirlwind of outdated processes and vague guidelines? 🌪️ It's not just frustrating; it's costing you efficiency and risking errors.
1/5 Is your team battling a whirlwind of outdated processes and vague guidelines? 🌪️ It's not just frustrating; it's costing you efficiency and risking errors.
Register your interest in “Using AI in Technical Writing” live training course www.cherryleaf.com/2025/08/regi...
Register your interest in "Using AI in Technical Writing" live training course - Cherryleaf
We’re gauging interest in a potential new course: Live Training: Using AI in Technical Writing. If you’re interested in this course, please let us know by completing the short form below. Your input w...
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August 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Register your interest in “Using AI in Technical Writing” live training course www.cherryleaf.com/2025/08/regi...
Podcast 161. How learning and teaching are changing www.cherryleaf.com/2025/08/podc...
Podcast 161. How learning and teaching are changing - Cherryleaf
In this episode of the Cherryleaf Podcast, we look at how learning and how teaching is changing. We’re going to see a change, and probably a rapid change in what content, staff, and users are given. T...
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August 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Podcast 161. How learning and teaching are changing www.cherryleaf.com/2025/08/podc...
Podcast 160: Technical writing news roundup July 2025 www.cherryleaf.com/2025/07/podc...
Podcast 160: Technical writing news roundup July 2025 - Cherryleaf
In this special episode of the Cherryleaf Podcast, we’re doing something a little different—a curated roundup of recent news, tools, research, and resources especially relevant to technical communicat...
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July 14, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Podcast 160: Technical writing news roundup July 2025 www.cherryleaf.com/2025/07/podc...