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Implementing a User-Oriented Taxonomy

  • Implementing a User-Oriented Taxonomy
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June 20, 2019
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The most critical success factor for taxonomy is aligning the taxonomic design and lexicon to end-user needs. In this article, you will learn about different approaches to taxonomy development, what information feeds into taxonomy and where to find it, and how to visualize taxonomy.

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Knowledge Management, Content Management

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