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VODoc® advanced communication

So..what's the problem?

Have you ever read a piece of documentation and just not quite understood the intricacies of the points it was trying to make? However once you discussed the points face to face with someone else and they provided a more in depth explanation, everything became clear.

The only problem now is, getting that level of clarity took time and in a lot of cases that time is just not available. So, usually we just don't take that time and run with the understanding we have and if we are lucky we get it right. The further problem we might have now is that if this was a critical matter and we misunderstand a key document's message - it could have fatal consequences!

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So..what's the answer?

Well that just might be where VODoc® can help. VODoc® is a Visually Orientated Document and exists as a pdf file, just like any other document, however when it is viewed on a PC, laptop or document reader it has video scripts embedded within the document at key points and when activated these scripts play a micro video providing further depth to that particular text.


How could VODoc® be used?

At Edison, all our learning materials are being transferred into the VODoc® format, so all delegates will receive the conventional paper text, but in addition they will also receive a DVD with the learning materials using the VODoc® system. Learning is just one application, others include;

Learning
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(note that VODoc files are large files which are normally viewed on DVD and may take about 20 seconds to load into your browser when viewed online.)

You may remember a time when you attended a course at a training centre or college and the notes were dreadful faded photocopies. The content was good, but they were just so difficult to read and of course it seemed so easy in the class - you understood it then and you took notes. Now? it's just not coming together and your exam is in a few weeks time and after a quick phone round your class mates you managed to get through and finish the exam.

It's a familiar story, you wasted so much time trying to read difficult material, time that should have been using getting sufficient depth to get you through the exam. The VODoc® format means that at key points in the learning material there is a micro video lecture (just like it was in class) explaining the lesson, as one of our first delegates to use the system said, "it's like taking the tutor home with you!"

safety

You may author safety documentation that you think is as clear as day and it may even test that way also. So why did that accident happen? They say they read the instructions, however the problem was that as part of the job delivery they had to read a lot of other technical information also.

Making safety instruction stand out in critical environments is a major application of the VODoc® safety system. Emphasis can be placed into specific areas of the document driving the need for compliance and the consequences of non-compliance.

Sometimes you may feel that no matter how much you spend on safety training the impact on reducing risk is less than it should be. Now by applying VODoc® you can reduce risk even further, avoid over training and reduce the costs of safety compliance.

marketing

If you were to try and tell your customers all the good things about your product the document used would be many pages and let's face it, the biggest problem here is...will they read it? No matter how well a marketing document has been written, customers want it short, to the point and now! Sometimes your product just isn't like that.

The VODoc® marketing system means that you can really sell your product offer without the inevitable compromises that may exist in short snappy marketing text.

By using a professional presenter to highlight key selling points of your product, it puts you in control of how your product should be sold, making sure that the marketing messages you intend to communicate are the ones that are actually being received.

communication

One of the critical success factors in any project is it's ability to communicate with stakeholders and keep them on board throughout implementation. The VODoc® communication system can be used for all project and general business communication.

VODoc® can be used to communicate complex information in text with visual support to increase understanding and maintain interest. Reports, data sheets, user documentation and instruction manuals all benefit from being presented using the VODoc® system.