The book Managing Writers by Richard L. Hamilton provides practical hands-on information in an informative yet engaging manner.   The information is given in manageable, digestible chunks that can be applied to any project immediately.

Knowing what Hamilton refers to as the elements of technical writing and what it takes to be a good and useful project manager will go a long way in working with teammates to produce and deliver quality projects on time, if not earlier.  Hamilton states, “I believe the strongest management style is one that avoids tight control and encourages independence.”  This statement is true of any effective project manager.  A manager should want to build a team atmosphere not run a dictatorship.  If you have ever worked for a dictator disguised as a manager, you know deep down he or she was unsure of their abilities and therefore needed to try and control all aspects of the environment and job duties to make themselves look and feel more confident.  

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Since I am in business with my best friend and do much work with my brother and son, I thought it would be interesting to find out how many other people are in the same position and how they feel about taking on such an endeavor. Also, learn how to thrive in such an environment. In 2018 Entrepreneur and SurveyMonkey surveyed 1007 people and found that 78% worked with a friend or family member (spouse, parent, or sibling being).

According to Dan Saks, President & Co-CEO of AppDirect, if you start a business with your best friend, three tips will see you through the ups and downs of creating your business.

#1 Align Vision & Values

Make sure your vision and values are established and aligned. There is nothing worse than you or your business partner chasing a shiny object to discover later it has nothing to do with your business, causing you to waste valuable time and money. These bright little objects are a dime a dozen and can cause significant arguments that sometimes...