Miscellaneous Articles

A Study of Soft Skills Needs Of the California Workforce

by the Staff at Hartley & Associates

Hartley & Associates was contracted by the Business Education Statewide Advisory Committee (BESAC) to determine if there are “soft skills problems” in today's labor force. This is a copy of a presentation delivered at the Asilomar Convention on 3/23/06.

Programming Your Future for Success

by Jim Stedt

This is the commencement speech that was given to the graduates of Westwood College of Technology on July 31, 2002 by Jim Stedt, President and Founder of Hartley & Associates.

PRODUCT REVIEW: The Power Presenter

by Jim Stedt

If you are looking to become wireless in your next presentation, look no further. Jim reviews a neat little product that will give you freedom from the mouse or keyboard during your next PowerPoint presentation.

The Complete Guide to Product Documents
Part I: Introduction
Part II: Analyzing the Audience
Part III: Manual Design
Part IV: Page Design

by George O. Bancroft, Ph.D

Product documentation enables people with all types of backgrounds to learn about new products and technology. A well written product document communicates as effectively with the average person as it does with scientists and engineers. This article explores the components for the creation of professional product documents.