A nine-point strategy for developing a successful API documentation portal

Below is a strategy for developing a successful API documentation portal. By following these steps, you can create a plan for building a documentation portal that meets the needs of your API users, and supports the goals of your organisation. Overview of the steps Step One: Determine your audience For example, you need to know:… Read more »

A six point strategy for planning the writing of policy and procedures needed for regulatory compliance

Below is a strategy for writing procedures needed for regulatory compliance. Developing an effective policies and procedures programme requires a commitment to ongoing training, awareness, and compliance from all levels of the organisation. By following these steps, you can create a strategic plan that will help you protect your organization from the risks of non-compliance…. Read more »

Podcast 112: Nobody ever wants to buy software, with Toby Chapman-Dawe

Ellis talked to Toby Chapman Dawe of Strand UK about why he claims nobody ever wants to buy software. Toby is Managing Director of Strand. Toby specialises in communicating the business benefits of enterprise technology. Formerly a journalist in the UK writing for trade and national press, Toby transferred to the world of advertising in… Read more »

Keeping focus when implementing a digital strategy

On Wednesday, I saw a presentation by Rosie Hatton, the Strategy Delivery Lead for Parliament’s Digital Service (PDS), at the House of Parliament. Her presentation was called “Why Parliament’s Digital Strategy is like a Cottage Pie”. “Through its 2016-2021 digital strategy, Parliament is changing how it works to improve how it engages with citizens. Our goal… Read more »

Delivering a digital strategy for Parliament – Interview with Rosie Hatton

From the Cherryleaf podcast: The UK Parliament is one of the oldest organisations in the world. So how do you deliver a strategy to a body that has over 700 years of content? Cherryleaf’s Ellis Pratt interviewed Rosie Hatton, Strategy Digital Lead at the Parliamentary Digital Service, to find out. Topics covered: What is Parliament? 1’56”… Read more »