The Challenges of Onboarding as a Tech Author

Explore the challenges and strategies for successful onboarding as a technical author in this 59-minute Open Documentation Hour session from Ubuntu OnAir. Delve into topics such as first-day expectations, remote team dynamics, information overload, time management, and overcoming the fear of not knowing. Learn valuable tips for navigating new tools, mastering products, and maintaining work-life balance. Gain insights on handling remote company culture, excessive meetings, and scenarios with minimal onboarding support. Perfect for new tech authors and those interested in improving the onboarding process for technical writing roles.

Welcome
Announcements
The challenges of onboarding as a tech author
Have you ever been a newbie?
Welcome
What to expect on your first day
...and in your first week
Settle in and find a buddy
Challenges
The elephant in the room
Joining a remote team
Remote team building and company culture
Information overload
Overachievers, unite!
Time management and work-life balance
The fear of not knowing
New tools & practices
Mastering your product
Tips!
Tips for successful onboarding
One more thing
Questions?
Have you worked in a remote company before?
What if you have too many meetings!
How would you approach starting with no-onboarding?