Articles

Nakedize founder, Simon Hertnon, writes occasional articles related to clear information. Below is a list of articles grouped by topic.

You will also find another dozen articles (with a philosophy bent) on simonhertnon.com.

On New Zealand’s Plain Language Act

Nakedize, April 2023: New Zealand’s Plain Language Act 2022
LinkedIn, April 2023: Introducing New Zealand’s Plain Language Act 2022
LinkedIn, April 2022: Teachers, clear communication, and the Plain Language Bill

On writing to deliver value

LinkedIn, July 2021: In praise of writing standards and leadership exemplars
Nakedize, August 2017: Why familiar tone enhances complex advice
LinkedIn, August 2017: What is the best writing style for formal advice?
Nakedize, July 2016: Three ingredients of cost-effective writing

On the power of photographs

LinkedIn, September 2022: Abundant images: Why Nakedize has invested in the Excio Image Library

On working optimally

The Spinoff, May 2020: Why the workplace revolution is not as simple as a four-day week
Nakedize, September 2018: The essentials of good management
LinkedIn, May 2018: If you manage people who write stuff, read this article
Nakedize, May 2016: Why solving writing issues starts at the top

Frameworks

The following frameworks are available for free download from the Nakedize shop:

For more information about the frameworks, please refer to the Frameworks page on simonhertnon.com.