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Society for Technical Communication (STC)
www.stc.org
STC is committed to advancing the arts and sciences of technical communication. With 25,000 members, it’s the largest organization of its type in the world. Members include technical writers, editors, graphic designers, Web designers, translators, videographers, multimedia artists and others whose work involves making technical information available to people who need it. The STC publishes a monthly magazine and a quarterly technical journal. It has many local chapters and presents a yearly conference.
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
www.astd.org
If you are looking for a trainer or instructional designer, ASTD is a leading resource on workplace learning and performance issues. They provide information, research, analysis, and practical information derived from several sources including its own research, its members, its conferences, expositions, seminars, publications, and the coalitions and partnerships it has built through research and policy work ASTD's membership includes more than 70,000 people, working in the field of workplace performance in 100 countries worldwide.
International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
www.ispi.org
ISPI is an association of performance technologists, training directors, human resources managers, instructional technologists, human factors practitioners, and organizational consultants dedicated to improving productivity and performance in the workplace. ISPI represents more than 10,000 international and chapter members throughout the United States, Canada, and 40 other countries. Their stated mission is to develop and recognize the proficiency of their members and advocate the use of Human Performance Technology. The organization organizes an annual conference and expo as well as other educational events like the Institute. They publishing books books and periodicals, and support research.
IEEE Professional Communication Society
www.ieeepcs.org
This organization is a Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.(IEEE). The SIG focuses on developing skills for engineers and technical communicators in written and oral presentation. This includes distance learning, web design and hypertext, document usability, video, team writing, visual communication, information design, communication and publication management, user interface design, and the dissemination, retrieval, and use of information. They conduct a yearly conference.
International Association of Business Communications (IABC)
www.iabc.com
IABC provides products, services, activities and networking opportunities to help people and organizations achieve excellence in public relations, employee communication, marketing communication, public affairs and other forms of communication. The organization conducts seminars and conferences, maintains local chapters, and sponsors the Gold Quill awards.
Information Mapping, Inc.
www.infomap.com
Information Mapping, Inc. provides knowledge management solutions through training and consulting to Fortune 1000 companies and their equivalents. Information Mapping's products and services are based on the Information Mapping® Method, a scientific way to analyze, organize, and present information based on modern principles of knowledge management. The principles and guidelines for applying their Method are designed to promote a reader-based, performance-oriented communication approach leading to increased comprehension and performance.
SuccessfulIndependent.com
www.SuccessfulIndependent.com
If you’re interested in starting your own business as an independent consultant, free agent, or contractor, this website (sponsored by Logical Directions, Inc.) provides resources, articles, and tips to help you start and run a successful business.
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