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Subject:Re: Boat versus Cassette From:Kelly Burhenne <burhennk -at- SMTPGW -dot- LIEBERT -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 11 Jan 1995 10:48:32 EST
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Scott,
I think there is no question that you need to "change the masses". As
you stated, you're putting out innaccurate information. Imagine trying
to explain to a new-hire (or anyone else outside the company) that you
are using terms incorrectly--but you know about it!
Maybe upper management or the Document Control group could put out a
memo stating that, "as of January x, we will use the correct
terminology blah, blah, blah". And set a date for EVERYONE to start
doing it (it is imperative that EVERYONE does it). You can go back and
revise the old documentation later.
I don't know about your company, but if that were to happen within my
company, there would be all sorts of ISO implications, not to mention
bidding on government contracts, etc.
I think the short time it will take everyone to get accustomed will be
well worth the benefits of having accurate documentation.
Kelly Burhenne
burhennk -at- smtpgw -dot- liebert -dot- com
Columbus, OH
