Information Architecture in Practice

12 Months of Community-Supported Learning with Abby Covert

Ready to transform how you work in 2025? Join a vibrant learning community solving the thorny problems of information architecture - like how to audit massive content libraries, design navigation that actually works, and get buy-in for better organizing systems. Each month, we dive deep into one focus area, building skills you can apply to your toughest information challenges.

Ways to Join

Start anytime. It's never too late.

Each month in 2025 centers on one focus area of information architecture. You'll work alongside Abby Covert to develop essential skills and practical approaches to organizing information.

Your learning path includes four connected experiences each month. Community discussions that explore real challenges, workshops that build concrete skills, resource guides that capture proven methods, and practice sessions where you apply what you learn.

This structured but flexible approach helps you tackle complex information problems with confidence. Rather than just discussing theory, you'll build skills you can apply to your work right away.

Includes:

Weekly Chat Discussions
Deep dive with Abby into specific challenges in our members-only chat channel.
Monthly Video Discussions
Join live conversations moderated by Abby exploring each topic with fellow practitioners.
Group Workshops Every Month
Participate in newly developed workshops incorporating community insights.
Growing Sensemaker's Handbook
Reference our collective discoveries and research in each focus area.

JANUARY'S FOCUS AREA

Auditing

Every digital space has hidden patterns waiting to be uncovered. By learning to map how information flows, you'll spot problems others miss and find opportunities they never see.

Think of it like being a detective of digital spaces. Whether you're working with a simple website or a sprawling digital ecosystem, having the right tools to investigate helps you understand both the forest and the trees. You'll discover how content actually moves through your organization, where people get stuck, and what you can fix first. These insights turn gut feelings into solid evidence you can use to make things better.

January's Agenda

Auditing Approaches, Methods and Tools

Community Chat Discussion

Mondays in January

@ 12 PM Eastern

Let's explore the key tools and methods used in conducting information audits, from simple spreadsheets to specialized software. Share your experiences and learn how different approaches work in real-world situations.

The Challenges of Auditing What Exists

Discussion Group

January 10 2025

@ 12 to 1 PM Eastern

Dive into the common pitfalls and practical challenges of auditing existing content and information systems. We'll discuss strategies for dealing with incomplete data, stakeholder resistance, and how to turn these challenges into opportunities for improvement.

The Sensemaker's Guide to Auditing

Chapter Release

January 17, 2025

Available for FREE on abbycovert.com

Get a clear, actionable framework for planning and executing effective information audits in any organization. This free guide walks you through each step of the process, from initial planning to delivering actionable insights.

Strategies for Effective Audits

Workshop

January 24, 2025

@ 12 to 2 PM Eastern

Learn pressure-tested strategies for running successful information audits that deliver real value to your organization. This hands-on workshop will equip you with practical techniques you can apply immediately to your own audit projects.

FEBRUARY'S FOCUS AREA

Measurement

Measurement in sensemaking isn't just about tracking numbers - it's about understanding if we're actually helping people make sense of their world. Before jumping into changes, we need to know where we stand and how to spot real progress.

Think of it like creating a map of understanding. You start by capturing how things work today - not just the official processes, but the real, messy ways people figure things out. This gives you solid ground to build on. When you track progress, look beyond simple metrics to spot the subtle signs that show people are working smarter, not harder. Are they asking better questions? Finding answers faster? Helping others navigate complex problems? By learning to spot and document these signals, you'll see the true impact of your work. You'll understand if your changes are creating surface-level fixes or deeper shifts in how people make sense of their world. These insights turn vague hopes about improvement into clear evidence of what works.