Communicate, Connect, Grow: The OSP Podcast
At Open Strategy Partners, our mission is to help you communicate the value of what you do to connect you with the people who need to know about it, and help you grow … personally, professionally, whatever it means to you. This podcast is us figuring out communication, connection, and growth. We want to show you how we go about translating between technical complexity and business value to create strategic communication at OSP. And we want to learn more from our guests.
Episodes
26 episodes
Redefining Non-Code Contributions and Exploring Asynchronous Work in Open Source Projects with GitLab's Bryan Behrenshausen
What if there was a way to redefine the significance of non-code contributions in open source projects? That's exactly what our guest, Bryan Behrenshausen of GitLab, is here to explore with us. OSPea, Felicity Brand, and Bryan journey together ...
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47:49
Write with empathy, connect with your audience: the CNECT Editing Code
The CNECT code helps remind us to apply empathy when creating our communication, to think in terms of, "Hey, what does my audience need?" That's the information that goes in. "How will they best receive it?" That goes to choosing appropriate wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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17:50
Improve the structure and readability of your web writing: the HEAD and SUBHEAD codes.
Back with another quick podcast about effective writing with OSPeas Felicity Brand, Jeffrey A. McGuire, Christine Bueller, and Chris Fenwick. We dissect the anatomy of our HEAD and SUBHEAD editing codes. Headers are powerful tools for long-form...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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25:05
Writing and communication beyond buzzwords: the CLEAR editing code
Do you ever feel like your words get muddled up, lost in translation, or simply don't have the impact you'd hoped for?Open Strategy Partners Carl, Felicity, Chris, jam, and Christine are here to guide you through one bit of the writing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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20:20
Unveiling the Impact of Open Source on Businesses and Society
Ever wondered if open source could be the secret sauce to the success of your business? Felicity Brand hosts a conversation between Jeffrey A Maguire and Mathias Bolt Lesniak about this very issue. We share remarkable insights from Mathias's re...
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44:25
Writing to Engage: the LEDE editing code
Based on time-honored press printing journalism practices, the LEDE editing code is all about getting straight to the point—ensuring your audience instantly knows whether an article is relevant to them.In the intense competition for onl...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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20:21
Making your content clear and accessible: the SIMPL editing code
Ever felt like you're drowning in an ocean of complex words while reading? Wish you could break through the walls of jargon and make sense of that technical documentation? Us, too!In this episode, some of our team our expertise and expe...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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19:33
Dissecting CTAs and CTVs in content creation: the CTA Code
You need your content to convert. Product and Agency Communications are all about offering your readers the chance to inform themselves about what you do, and convincing them to take the next step. This week, we talk about guiding ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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22:19
Enhance your writing through specificity: the SPFIC editing code
Ever wondered how specificity in writing can lead to building trust, credibility, and a deeper connection with your readers? Join us as we decode the SPIFIC Editing Code in this episode of Communicate, Connect, Grow.OSPeas Carl Richards...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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20:47
Enhancing communication through positivity, gratitude and mindfulness
Jeffrey A. "jam" McGuire appears as a guest on Carl Richards's Speaking of Speaking podcast!What if the secret to enhancing your professional communication lies in positivity and gratitude? That's the intriguing premise we explore in th...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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34:45
Technical communication, marketing, and AI: in conversation with Zohra Mutabanna
Ready to reshape your understanding of effective communication? Unlock the secrets of meshing Technical Communication and Marketing with Felicity Brand and our special guest, Zohra Mutabanna from the Inside Tech Com podcast.Check out mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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36:26
The GRAM editing code ... the grammar episode
In this quick podcast, we talk about a simple issue: grammar. Get it right, maybe no one really notices. But get it wrong, and you'll quickly lose the trust of your readers. If you're investing in content marketing, you're trying t...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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23:46
Meet OSPea Chris Fenwick and an editing code refresher
In this episode, Jeffrey A. "jam" McGuire sits down with Chris Fenwick, an experienced writer and editor interested in contemporary science and technology—and a new OSPea at the recording time! They discuss Chris's initial thoughts and impressi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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11:58
Accentuating the positive in your products and services: the FUD Editing Code
Build trust with your readers by being positive, clear, and authentic about the unique selling points of your technology or product. You can show you’ve done your research, you understand your competition, and how you differentiate—all without ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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20:51
When and how to place your content in time: the DATE Code
In this quick podcast, we talk about another way to make your content as easy to understand for your readers as possible: Make it self-contained. Don't refer to imprecise times like "new," "last week," or "next summer" when you can say "Septemb...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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19:26
More nouns! The ANTE editing code
In this quick podcast, we discuss being clear about what you’re referring to in your writing with the editing code ANTE. There can be long rhetorical distances between whatever we’re talking about and the next “this, “that,” or “they” referring...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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14:42
For WHOM is your content? An editing code podcast.
The WHOM editing code relates to how we begin a piece of online content. Show respect for your audience by being upfront and clear whom you’re writing for. Empower readers to self-select and decide to engage with your content or not. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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16:21
Your content will live long and prOSPer with the SPOCK Editing Code
SPOCK is about logic and that means having a clear path from one point to another. It also means when you support your points with evidence, you need to ensure your evidence does indeed logically support your point. Not just be ‘in the n...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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17:36
Decoding the ACRO Editing Code
There is a lot of specific terminology for names and processes in the technology industry. These are often represented as acronyms.Acronyms are good to use when writing, because by abstracting a term, they achieve brevity, and can re...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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18:31
No violence: the PAX Editing Code
How we create peaceful, clear, and colorful communication through one of OSP's favorite Editing Codes: PAX.In this episode, host Carl Richards interviews Felicity Brand, Christine Beuhler, and Jeffrey A. "jam" McGuire. We talk abo...
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19:59
Grab readers' attention: the FRONT Editing Code
In this episode, we talk about how to engage readers right away, even in technical communication. Host Carl Richards interviews Felicity Brand, Christine Beuhler, and Jeffrey A. "jam" McGuire discuss how we use the Editing Code FRONT to grab at...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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15:36
Avoid careless repetition in your writing: the REPET Editing Code
In our 4th episode, host Carl Richards interviews Felicity Brand, Christine Beuhler, Liz Robau, and Jeffrey A. "jam" McGuire. We talk about how we use the Editing Code REPET to ensure our technical communication is interesting for readers and a...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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14:14
Create accurate and authoritative content every time: the QUOTE Editing Code
In our third episode, host Carl Richards interviews Felicity Brand, Christine Beuhler, Liz Robau, and Jeffrey A. "jam" McGuire. We talk about we use the Editing Code QUOTE to add credibility, accuracy, authenticity, and visual interest to our t...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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16:21
Effective content is tight and to the point: the CRISP Editing Code
In this episode, host Carl Richards interviews Felicity Brand, Christine Beuhler, Liz Robau, and Jeffrey A. "jam" McGuire. We talk about how the Editing Code CRISP (or, getting to the point!) can benefit writers, editors, and of course, readers...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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14:54
How we write and edit at OSP to create consistent, effective, high-quality content.
Open Strategy Partners is excited to announce our brand-new podcast, “Communicate, Connect, Grow.” In this episode, we share how we create empathetic, clear, and trustworthy communication through our unique editing workflow and Editing Codes.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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24:51