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:
- Simon Hertnon’s Theory of Universal Human Needs
- Nakedize Optimal Knowledge Working Framework
- Nakedize Optimal Performance Framework
For more information about the frameworks, please refer to the Frameworks page on simonhertnon.com.