A trained aircraft engineer (rotorcraft), I entered in to the field of technical information writing S1000D data modules on a major European military platform. After a series of high profile project roles and the privilege of supporting clients worldwide, I ended my 'employed' career at a subsidiary of Boeing Aircraft after I decided to leave and focus on TDW full-time. From my time supporting clients worldwide, I could see that there was a market need for an independent organisation that could be a trusted advisory source for those needing to implement successful technical information strategies. I am passionate about the art of technical communications and the process, software and skills needed in our market.

Alternatives to S1000D?

Alternatives to S1000D is the first question in this series looking at the five questions asked on my S1000D training courses. The immediate answer is that yes, there are alternatives to S1000D, but I need to know the question’s genesis before I cover them. Why am I being asked this question? Depending on the audience,…

Entry into S1000D – affordable options?

Entry into S1000D is cost-prohibitive for many as the tools, skills and effort required to implement S1000D are often too much for smaller organisations to absorb. At TDW, we are always on the look-out for the tools that enable entry into S1000D at a lower price-point. Tools that will allow individuals and smaller organisations to…

Independent S1000D Training – why?

Independent S1000D training is essential, and here’s why. Removing all external factors and influence affecting your perception and understanding of S1000D is critical. With the best will in the world asking a car salesman which car is best for me will result in one answer, his. The same is true for the S1000D market, ask…

The S1000D DMRL, STE, and Skills to develop

The S1000D DMRL, STE, and Skills to develop! Welcome to Episode #3 of the S1000D show brought to you from the beautiful Boxgrove Priory. Thank you for your valuable feedback and positivity around the content that we are delivering to you, our network. In this episode, we look at the S1000D DMRl, answering a question…

Lockdown Learning

Lockdown Learning is the new norm and is being embraced by most of us as we find ourselves in the current new working environment norm. The majority of us now have some additional capacity or opportunity to hone, develop and learn new specific domain skills. The technical data field is not immune to the harsh…

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of S1000D

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of S1000D – developing a case for S1000D-based technical publications. S1000D is where I spend a great deal of my time. Helping clients decide on if, when and how they should be investing in their technical publications. The debates then start with why S1000D and why not something else?…

Episode #2 – The TDW Show

Episode 2 of the TDW Show is now available on YouTube, in the TDW app or via your TDW free account on our website. Unfortunately, in this episode, we were not able to include the interview we had planned for this show due to the current global pandemic. In this show, we look at the…

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Data Management Requirement Lists

The S1000 DMRL a fundamental building block of a successful S1000D project. Data Management Requirement Lists – Whether you refer to the DMRL as the Data Management Requirement List(s), the Data Module Requirement List(s) or some other strange acronym I’ve heard on the circuit. The role is the same, an essential component to project scope…