Scalable Taxonomies
In working on enterprise taxonomy projects, the issue of scale always comes up. “Scale” is a word that gets tossed around a lot but what does it really mean for …
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Implementing Taxonomies and IA: Ensuring Success
So, you did all this work and built these fantastic taxonomies and navigation models. Aren’t you done yet? Not really. Like architectural or backcountry trip plans, the realities of the situation …
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Gary Carlson Speaks on Governance at Taxonomy Bootcamp
Check out Gary Carlson’s talk “Putting the Go in Governance” from Taxonomy Boot Camp 2015
Gary Carlson Speaks on Organizational Readiness at Taxonomy Bootcamp 2014
The issue is rarely building the taxonomy itself, but the organizational readiness and alignment required to build and support that taxonomy.
Essential Assessments for Designing Enterprise Taxonomy
Designing a taxonomy is the process of defining its structure. It details how different relationships will be used, formatting of the labels, and the attributes that will be associated with each term and relationship. The design process is also the right time to consider the governance and maintenance procedures for the taxonomy along with the technical implementation considerations.