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Subject:Re: SERIOUS: Formal vs. informal organizations From:Matt Ion <soundy -at- SOUNDY -dot- ORG> Date:Sun, 7 Mar 1999 17:09:22 -0800
On Sun, 7 Mar 1999 16:07:45 -0800, Dawn-Marie Oliver wrote:
>And, I think the key to successful technical communicators is
>the ability and desire to create these personal bonds. Sometimes,
>the ability to get the job out on time in a bureaucratic environment
>depends on the network of bonds you've created.
I think that's ESPECIALLY true for a technical communicator. Other people
have information and knowledge you need, and often have no good reason to
simply give it to you. Extracting the necessary information in a timely
matter can be a direct result of the relationships you build with those
people.
Your friend and mine,
Matt
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