Revised User Guide

Original User Guide

Revised User Guide

Contributions: As a technical writer, I was responsible for recreating the Cisco phone user guide to improve training outcomes. I began by auditing the existing content to identify redundancies and formatting issues, then restructured the material into a logical sequence that reflected how receptionists use the phones in their daily work. To make the guide more engaging, I introduced visual elements and improved its overall design. The updated guide not only addressed real learning gaps but also supported hands-on training activities.

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Challenges: The challenges that arose during this project stemmed from the legacy documentation, which often led to disengagement and frustration among new hires. The content was not organized in a manner that reflected real-world tasks, making it difficult for users to navigate effectively. Despite these obstacles, I focused on gaining the perspective of the new hires and subsequently recreated the documentation to better align with their needs.​

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Results: I recreated the guide to increase engagement and ease of use, redesigned the layout to encourage user engagement, and converted it into a professional booklet format for seamless distribution. These improvements elevated the training process, helping new hires feel more confident and better prepared to succeed in their roles.