Success Factors for DITA Adoption with XMetaL: Best Practices and Fundamentals

Success Factors for Adopting DITA, XMetaL, and Content Management Tim Bombosch, PMP [email_address]

What to Take Away from This Workshop ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What to Take Away from This Workshop ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

About the Presenters ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Lasselle-Ramsay Focus ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Delivering the RIGHT CONTENT RIGHT TIME at the RIGHT FORM RIGHT PEOPLE in the to the

Typical State: Content Infrastructure Broken into Silos ,[object Object],Training Training Quick Ref eLearning Podcasts Support Help FAQ User Guide Sales Training Quick Ref Podcasts Tech Doc User Guide Quick Ref FAQ Help

Ideal State: Optimized and Integrated Content Infrastructure ,[object Object],Goal: Move organizations to this ideal state. Opportunities for Optimization Sales Tech Doc Training Support

Challenges of Adopting Structured Authoring ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Challenges of Adopting Structured Authoring ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Challenges of Adopting Structured Authoring ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Challenges of Adopting Structured Authoring ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Benefits of Structured Authoring ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Benefits of Structured Authoring ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What are the Benefits of XML? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What are the Benefits of DITA? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What are the Benefits of Content Management Systems? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Success Factors: Build a Sound Business Case ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The business case will shape your authoring and publishing strategy.

Success Factor: Conduct a GAP Analysis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Create a roadmap to fill the gaps.

Success Factor: Create a Roadmap to Bridge the Gap ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Notice how few items focus on technology.

Success Factor User Centered Design ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Create a Resource Plan ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Create a Legacy Documentation Plan ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Success Factor: Chose an Appropriate Pilot Project ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Success Factor: Define Information Architecture Strategy: Address each audience separately. Strategy: Share common information among audiences and across publications. Users Guide Sales Kit Field Service Installation Guide End Users Sales Field Service Users Quick Reference Field Service Intranet Site Customer Training Materials Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam zonummy nib. Duis autem vel eum irure dolorin henderit in vulputate velit esse molestie consequat, vel illum dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisi at vero eos et accusam et iusto odio dignissim. Et harund dereud facilis est er expedit distinct. Nam liber tempor cum soluta nobis eligend option congue nihil impediet.

Success Factor: Create Strategy for Content Reuse ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Technology Success Factors ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Integrate Content Development and Translation with Content Management

Summary ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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