Effective Content and Information Management in Your Team - Help Your Team to Reduce Search Time from Pluralsight

This course provides managers with an overview of the most popular tools for content and information management, helping you choose the right content and information management tooling for your team and your types of documentation.

Deciding on best practices for information and document management as well as file sharing can be challenging. This course, Effective Content and Information Management in Your Team - Help Your Team to Reduce Search Time, is for any manager who needs to improve their teams' productivity through information management. Throughout this course, you will be presented with different information management tools to show what types of documentation work well with each information management tool. You will begin by learning the common pitfalls of information management and how to improve your teams' productivity through managing documentation. Next, you will utilize the most popular tools for business documentation including SharePoint and Microsoft Office 365, OneDrive, GitHub Wiki, Basecamp, Google Drive: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drawings, and Confluence. Then, you will begin using file sharing tools including Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, and Dropbox. Finally, you will learn how to create a team content lifecycle management strategy. By the end of this course, you will be able to choose the right content and information management tooling for your team and your types of documentation.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Learning Content and Information Management

Improving Your Teams' Productivity Techniques

Selecting the Right Tooling for Documentation

Picking the Right Tooling for File Sharing

Creating a Team Content Lifecycle Management Strategy

Choosing the Right Tooling for Team Information Management

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches how to manage information efficiently, which helps teams increase productivity and reduce search time

Covers various tools for content and information management, providing a comprehensive overview for managers

Designed for managers seeking to improve team productivity through effective information management

Focuses on practical applications of information management tools, showcasing their relevance in real-world scenarios

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Effective Content and Information Management in Your Team - Help Your Team to Reduce Search Time with these activities:

Review basic productivity techniques

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Review general productivity techniques and tools to improve your efficiency and time management skills.

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Form a study group with classmates

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Connect with other students in the course and engage in collaborative learning through discussions and group projects.

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Find a group of classmates who are interested in forming a study group
Establish regular meeting times and a communication channel
Collaborate on assignments, review course materials, and prepare for exams together

Practice creating and organizing content

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Complete a series of exercises that will help you practice creating and organizing content effectively.

Browse courses on Content Organization

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Create a table of contents for a fictional website
Organize a set of research notes into a logical structure
Write a blog post on a topic related to the course

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Explore online tutorials on specific content management tools

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Enhance your understanding of specific content management tools by following guided tutorials and completing hands-on exercises.

Browse courses on Content Management Systems

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Identify the content management tools that are most relevant to your team's needs
Search for online tutorials that provide step-by-step instructions on using these tools
Follow the tutorials and complete the exercises to gain practical experience

Attend an industry conference or webinar

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Network with professionals in your field and learn about the latest trends and best practices in content and information management.

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Research upcoming industry conferences or webinars related to content and information management
Register for an event that aligns with your interests
Attend the event and actively participate in discussions and networking opportunities

Create a study guide

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Combine your notes, assignments, and other course materials into a comprehensive study guide to aid in your review.

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Gather all of your course materials
Summarize the key concepts from each lesson
Organize the information into logical sections

Review "Content Strategy for the Web" by Kristina Halvorson

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Read and analyze a book that provides practical guidance on developing a successful content strategy for your organization.

View Content Strategy for the Web, 2nd Edition on Amazon

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Read the book and take notes on the key concepts
Identify the most relevant takeaways for your team's content strategy
Develop an action plan for implementing the recommendations in your organization

Career center

Learners who complete Effective Content and Information Management in Your Team - Help Your Team to Reduce Search Time will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Technical Writer

Technical Writers specialize in creating documentation to help users understand how to use and fix technical products and services. You will be able to use the techniques described in this course to write your documentation more clearly and efficiently. You will also be able to choose the best file storage and sharing options for your team and for your particular documentation.

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Information Architect

Information Architects design and organize the structure and navigation for websites, intranets, online communities, and software applications. You will be able to use the tools and techniques described in this course to improve the quality and efficiency of your Information Architecture. You will also be able to make better decisions about which content management tools to use.

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Knowledge Manager

Knowledge Managers are responsible for creating, organizing, and sharing knowledge within an organization. You will be able to use the tools and techniques described in this course to improve the quality and efficiency of your knowledge management. You will also be able to make better decisions about which content management tools to use.

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User Experience Designer

User Experience Designers create products and services that are easy and enjoyable to use. You will be able to use the principles of good information and content management discussed in this course to improve the user experience of your products and services. You will also be able to make better decisions about which content management tools to use.

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Content Manager

Content Managers are responsible for planning, creating, and managing the content on websites, intranets, and other digital platforms. You will be able to use the tools and techniques described in this course to improve the quality and efficiency of your content management. You will also be able to make better decisions about which content management tools to use.

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Records Manager

Records Managers are responsible for managing the creation, storage, and disposition of records. You will be able to use the tools and techniques described in this course to improve the quality and efficiency of your records management. You will also be able to make better decisions about which content management tools to use.

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Librarian

Librarians help people find and access information. You will be able to use the tools and techniques described in this course to improve the quality and efficiency of your library services. You will also be able to make better decisions about which content management tools to use.

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Archivist

Archivists preserve and manage historical records. You will be able to use the tools and techniques described in this course to improve the quality and efficiency of your archival work. You will also be able to make better decisions about which content management tools to use.

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Market Researcher

Market Researchers collect and analyze data about markets and customers to help organizations make better decisions. You will be able to use the tools and techniques described in this course to improve the quality and efficiency of your market research. You will also be able to make better decisions about which content management tools to use.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts help organizations improve their business processes. You will be able to use the tools and techniques described in this course to improve the quality and efficiency of your business analysis. You will also be able to make better decisions about which content management tools to use.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, analyze, and interpret data to help organizations make better decisions. You will be able to use the tools and techniques described in this course to improve the quality and efficiency of your data analysis. You will also be able to make better decisions about which content management tools to use.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts protect computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. You will be able to use the tools and techniques described in this course to improve the security of your information systems. You will also be able to make better decisions about which content management tools to use.

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Product Manager

Product Managers plan, develop, and launch new products and services. You will be able to use the tools and techniques described in this course to improve the quality and efficiency of your product management. You will also be able to make better decisions about which content management tools to use.

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IT Manager

IT Managers plan, implement, and manage computer systems and networks. You will be able to use the tools and techniques described in this course to improve the efficiency of your IT operations. You will also be able to make better decisions about which content management tools to use.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan, execute, and close projects. You will be able to use the tools and techniques described in this course to improve the efficiency of your project management. You will also be able to make better decisions about which content management tools to use.

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