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Content in an Agile World

By Megan Gilhooly and Anne Grosvenor



The company is moving to Agile development.

What's a Technical Communications team to do?

Two content professionals-turned-certified Scrum Masters discuss

various options and suggestions for making the move to Agile.



In this breakout session, attendees will learn:

• How DITA makes Agile possible

• Which parts of Scrum work well for content development

• How to tweak Scrum artifacts that aren’t a natural fit

• How to do Scrum even if your company isn’t



Megan GilhoolyAs Director of Technical Communications, Megan Gilhooly oversees the technical writing and training teams at INVIDI Technologies, a software company in the cable and satellite industry based in Denver, CO. Before coming to INVIDI, she worked as a consultant to various software companies, building technical communications products and processes. As a former online retail business owner, Megan brings a unique perspective to managing a technical communication team. She has a BA in Speech Communication, an MS in Journalism, an MS in Strategic Management, and a Masters Certificate in Technical Communication. She is a certified Scrum Master.

Anne GrosvenorAnne Grosvenor, Content Strategy Manager at INVIDI Technologies, is a technical communications specialist with experience in content strategy and management, information architecture and taxonomy, and DITA (Darwin Information-Typing Architecture). At INVIDI, she has overseen content strategy, architecture, and delivery methods to ensure best-in-class user experience. Prior to INVIDI, Anne worked as a Senior Consultant, helping clients design, develop, and implement DITA solutions. Anne’s experience includes developing information models, stylesheets, requirements, and training. She has a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute.


lavacon 2015 submission

Technology