Seizing your taxonomy moment: From influence to impact
Many practitioners find themselves in situations where they can advocate for taxonomy and knowledge management initiatives within their organization. This panel discussion addresses how to prioritize recommendations, communicate effectively with leadership, and make strategic decisions when you have the opportunity to influence organizational direction.
Based on a community question about what to recommend when leadership is receptive to taxonomy and KM improvements, this session features practitioners who have navigated these situations in different organizational contexts.
What you'll learn
Assessment techniques: How to evaluate organizational readiness and identify which taxonomy/KM needs to prioritize
Prioritization approaches: Balancing foundational work with projects that show immediate value
Communication strategies: Presenting taxonomy concepts in business terms for different audiences
Practical application: Direct feedback on audience scenarios and questions
Who should attend
Information architects, taxonomists, knowledge managers, and content strategists
Consultants who advise organizations on information strategy
Anyone currently facing or preparing for opportunities to influence organizational taxonomy/KM decisions
Practitioners interested in developing strategic advocacy skills
About the speakers
Our panelists have experience advocating for taxonomy and knowledge management initiatives across various organizational settings. They will share practical approaches and lessons learned from situations where they influenced strategic decisions.
Speaker details will be updated as panelists are confirmed.
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This event is part of the Taxonomy Talk community, supported by the World Information Architecture Association. Join our Discord for ongoing discussions about information architecture and knowledge organization.
Taxonomy Talk is a community open to anyone working within information architecture and knowledge organization spaces, no matter their level of experience or knowledge. This includes people who work on, manage, or are responsible for taxonomies even as just part of their job.
Join our Discord for ongoing discussions about taxonomies, ontologies, and more: https://discord.gg/3qyMVYCAsw
Registration is free but space is limited. A recording will be made available to registered participants following the event.