Category / Best Practices
Best practices, unlike personal opinions, mean that a community of practitioners have come to a consensus on what methods are most effective, ethical, or efficient. Here we share what best practices matter most to us.
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Organizational Alignment and Coherence: A Case for the Report Development Process
A well-run report development process does more than just produce a publication. It supports organizational alignment and coherence that high-functioning organizations and movements depend on. Teams that work in silos, throwing things…
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Writing Style Guides for Editors and Authors: Why They Matter and How to Get Started
A writing style guide is a living reference document that captures your organization’s editorial decisions. It ensures everyone producing content for your organization is operating from the same foundation. It covers everything…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Publication Design: For Teams Who Deserve to Get it Done Right
Quick answer: Organizations working at the intersection of research, policy, and science publish a lot of reports. Once a publication crosses the threshold of 30–40 pages, the stakes of an undefined process…
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File Naming Conventions for Individuals and Teams
File naming conventions should follow a few simple rules, be easy to read, and describe the content inside.
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