On November 19th, 2024, Bonnie Griffin, Taxonomy Consultant, delivered a presentation titled “Consulting from Within: Best Practices for the Solo Taxonomist” at the 2024 edition of Taxonomy Boot Camp in Washington, DC. Griffin shared best practices to help solo taxonomists introduce and advocate for taxonomy-driven solutions, scope projects effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and set expectations for governance.
Participants learned:
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Ways to build buy-in by identifying “almost taxonomies;”
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Ways to illustrate how taxonomies can ease specific pain points, benefit end users, and drive cost savings;
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How to develop a working knowledge of generative AI, and establish a realistic way to integrate taxonomy; and
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How to communicate tangible results and value at each taxonomy development milestone.