{"product_id":"collaborative-writing-at-work-jason-tham-9781643175843","title":"Collaborative Writing at Work: A Playbook for Teams","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollaborative writing is essential in today's workplace-but it's often inefficient, frustrating, and poorly taught. \u003cstrong\u003eCollaborative Writing at Work\u003c\/strong\u003e offers instructors, trainers, and teams a practical framework for designing more effective writing processes and outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending design thinking with Agile methodology, this playbook reframes collaborative writing as a design challenge-helping teams produce stronger documents while improving how they work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough a six-phase process-Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test, and Iterate-readers learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eidentify user needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estructure team workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egenerate and refine ideas collaboratively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintegrate feedback and iteration into writing processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrounded in research across psychology, communication, and design, the book addresses distributed teams, cross-functional collaboration, tight timelines, and AI-supported writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollaborative Writing at Work\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructors in business and technical communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeducators teaching collaborative writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworkplace trainers and consultants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteams seeking better writing processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat People Are Saying\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollaborative Writing at Work\u003c\/em\u003e stands out among countless resources by showing how to manage writing projects and team dynamics using the same trusted frameworks for both. Particularly helpful are the focus on sustained performance, realistic case studies, and integration of AI for enhanced productivity. Whether you are working in hybrid, virtual, or in-person settings, this book is a go-to resource for mapping product strategy, solving problems, and keeping teams aligned. I highly recommend it for classrooms and workplaces alike. -\u003cstrong\u003ePam Estes Brewer, \u003c\/strong\u003e Mercer University School of Engineering and author of International Virtual Teams: Engineering Global Success\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is refreshing to read early inquiries into the ethical considerations that arise throughout human and nonhuman collaborations. Centering human needs is at the heart of collaborative writing, and this playbook exemplifies a thoughtfully designed collaboration. -\u003cstrong\u003eMorgan Banville\u003c\/strong\u003e, Massachusetts Maritime Academy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from both design thinking principles and Agile methodology, \u003cem\u003eCollaborative Writing at Work\u003c\/em\u003e provides concrete and actionable writing strategies tailored to each phase. Whether leading student design challenges in the classroom or managing distributed innovation teams in corporate settings, readers and designers will discover how intentional writing practices transform design thinking from a series of discrete steps into collaborative and transformative problem-solving. -\u003cstrong\u003eSeán McCarthy\u003c\/strong\u003e, Montclair State University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Jason Tham\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Associate Professor of Technical Communication and Rhetoric at Texas Tech University. \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Joe Moses\u003c\/strong\u003e is Senior Lecturer of Writing Studies at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Meghalee Das\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Assistant Professor at James Madison University in the School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jason Tham,Joe Moses,Meghalee Das\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 164317584X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781643175843\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Parlor Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.67d","brand":"Jason Tham","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588467994879,"sku":"9781643175843","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/collaborative-writing-at-work-jason-tham-9781643175843","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}