Why documentation is so important

When in doubt, write it out

I have to admit, prior to this year I was terrible at documenting my processes. I kept everything that I did in my head and it really created a roadblock not only in my mental headspace but also for anyone who was trying to learn how I did things.

Now that I work on a growing team, I am realizing the importance to document the work that I am doing. Wanting to get better at documenting for yourself? This is a great place to start.

Make your work life simplified

First and foremost, documentation makes work easier. Great documentation includes all of the key information in an organized manner that you and your team around a project may need. No more needing to chase down random items through email, Slack, etc. when you have it all outlined in a document to reference.

Example: For any new project idea, the project team clearly defines what the project is about, the timeline of ideation t…