Frameworks and articles

Nakedize founder, Simon Hertnon, develops one-page frameworks and writes occasional articles relating to helpful information and knowledge working. Below is a list of frameworks and articles grouped by topic.

Topic and framework links	Article links
On working optimally Optimal Knowledge Working Optimal Performance	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
On writing to deliver value Helpful Information	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 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 the power of photographs	LinkedIn, September 2022 Abundant images: Why Nakedize has invested in the Excio Image Library

Interested to explore further?

For more information about Simon’s other Frameworks, to view his Theory of Universal Human Needs, and to find another dozen of Simon’s articles (with a philosophy bent), please visit simonhertnon.com.

If you have attended one of Simon’s courses, you can also register* as a Nakedize alumni to receive publication notifications and free beta (pre-publication) Essential Education guides.

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