Introducing an Editorial System (CCMS): Dos and Don’ts

  • Presentation
  • Best Practices in Technical Documentation
  • 13. March
  • 02:50 PM (CET) - 03:30 PM (CET)
  • Meeting Room 4
  • finished
  •  Christoph Beenen

    Christoph Beenen

    • kothes GmbH

Contents

This presentation delves into the transition from inefficient, time-consuming content management in inadequate systems to an optimized workflow through the implementation of a new editorial system (CCMS). We will outline a strategy for selecting and configuring a system tailored to the specific needs of technical documentation, and beyond. The talk emphasizes the importance of research, planning, system comparison, and testing to ensure alignment with long-term organizational goals. Additionally, we will provide a roadmap from initial conception to continuous operation, highlighting the critical steps in system selection and deployment to avoid common pitfalls throughout the process.

Takeaways

Participants will learn how to select and implement a content management system (CCMS) effectively while avoiding common mistakes during the process.

Speaker

 Christoph Beenen

Christoph Beenen

  • kothes GmbH
Biography

Christoph is a consultant specializing in systems and processes in technical documentation with more than 15 years of industry experience.
He develops customized information solutions tailored to specific use cases for customers from a wide range of industries—from medium-sized companies to large international corporations