Designing editorial processes successfully
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03. April
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Birgit Fuhrmann
- ZHAW Department Angewandte Linguistik, IMK
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Contents
Editorial teams for technical communication are constantly facing new challenges. But how can these be turned into real opportunities? In this practice-oriented workshop, you will learn effective methods for optimizing the editorial process.
In small groups of 3-5 people, you will analyze and optimize the editorial process in several phases using a fictitious technical editorial office. You will use methods from design thinking, which you can ideally also use in your own editorial offices. Throughout the workshop, you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and compare your results with those of other groups. The workshop will be supplemented by two short keynote speeches on why change is necessary in the first place and how it can be achieved with successful change management.
Takeaways
Enriched with short keynote speeches on current challenges and how to overcome them with the right change management, you will get to know 3 to 5 methods and practise applying them directly using a fictitious practical example.
Prior knowledge
In principle, anyone who is interested in the topic can take part. Editorial managers or similar roles are most likely to benefit from the topic.
Speakers
Birgit Fuhrmann
- ZHAW Department Angewandte Linguistik, IMK
Biography
Birgit Fuhrmann is an expert in Technical Communication and holds a bachelor's degree in Translation with a specialization in Technical Communication and a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics with a specialisation in Organisational Communication from ZHAW. She then worked in industry, first as a technical editor and finally as head of department for Technical and Marketing Communications. At ZHAW Applied Linguistics in Winterthur she was the former operational head of the research and work area of Technical Communication and currently, she is lecturer and the lead of the team of Technical Communication. She devotes herself to research and teaching in the field of Technical Communication and in the Usability lab, applying her diverse experience from practice and science creating benefits for the further development of Technical Communication in the context of digital transformation.
Biography
Christoph Beenen studied electrical engineering with a focus on communications engineering at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences and joined kothes in 2008 as a technical editor and project manager. Initially focused on creating operating instructions, service manuals, and risk assessments using various tools, he later shifted towards consulting, coaching, and leading workshops. Over the years, Christoph has developed customized information solutions for clients across various industries, offering expertise in technical documentation and communication to support both companies and management