Documentation for Business Users: The Minimum Manual

Author(s): George Goodall

This note introduces the minimal manual approach for the preparation of business-user documentation. Specifically, the note explores:

  • Three types of business-user documentation.
  • Principles for minimal manual design.
  • Components of minimal manuals.
  • Recommendations for optimizing the preparation of minimal manuals.

A key consideration for business-user training is documentation. Use the minimum manual approach for optimal training results.


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