On 2/22/07, Brierley, Sean <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > One compelling reason to do this is to build an STC that reflects > positively on the profession we love.
Is this the best reason there is to even have a Society? If so, then why bother? What I mean (and what I think Lencioni means) by "compelling context" is more about something that actually rallies people, that stirs them, and gets them moving in a particular direction of their own accord -- not because they're needed or because they ought to. Set this first, then it in turn sets the direction for the publications, the competition, the events, etc. We could clear up a lot of problems that way. The catch is that it requires a bit of undemocratic leadership (at first, at least), and a willingness to let the organization shrink down to just those people who are committed to the direction. -- Milan Davidovic http://altmilan.blogspot.com http://www.terminus1525.ca/studio/view/2758 ______________________________________________ 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
