Join us on 9 July, 2pm-4pm BST/9am-11am EST to harness the quiet magic of workflow tools
Many independent publishers start out with an idea for a magazine, but without experience of publishing one, then grow and grow over the years, but keep the same processes – or lack of them – that they started with. We know that there are processes and workflow tools that can help us, but it’s so easy to get stuck in the weeds!
If your workflow is making you crazy or there isn’t enough time in the day, our next training course is for you.
Our trainer Kilian Schalk will help you assess the tools you’re currently using, and where you could save time and energy. He’ll guide you through which workflow tools can help you, and how they’ll impact your work.
There’ll be group discussion and problem solving strategies for the tools you have problems with. We’ll talk about how you can make better use of free tools, like spreadsheets. We’ll cover how to be more flexible and joined-up with your data handling.
At the end of this two hour training course, you’ll have:
- A comprehensive document summarising your workflow
- Personalised guidance on overcoming your workflow challenges
- A chart mapping where you could currently make improvements, and a plan for future improvements
This training is perfect for independent publishers of all shapes and sizes – from one-people-bands, to teams of up to ten people.
About your trainer
Kilian Schalk is a master of workflow.
He began his career as the youngest production manager in Rolling Stone history, then moved on to Technical Director of Digital Products for The New Yorker, leading the expansion of the magazine from a single weekly print issue to seven digital editions (web, kindle, archive, nook, Audible, syndication, iPad) plus print. Most importantly, he did it all using existing staff resources and without creating burn-out.
As Managing Editor for Editorial Development at Condé Nast, he designed and implemented Lean-based Continuous Improvement programmes for more than 20 magazines and departments, enabling savings of $500k in six months without cutting staff, reducing average delivery from 15 to 7 business days with no additional costs, and doubling team output over three months without requiring overtime.
More recently he’s worked with and sparked transformational change for People, Better Homes and Gardens, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, Real Simple, and Southern Living (among other brands) at DotDash Meredith.
What Kilian doesn’t know about workflow and how to improve it isn’t worth knowing.
Need to know
Training: Harness the quiet magic of workflow tools
Venue: Online
Date and Time: 9th July, 2pm-4pm BST/9am-11am EST
Tickets:
- Full price: £50+VAT
- Members: £25+VAT
Become an International Magazine Centre member from £5/$7.50 a month for discounts on training and events, mentoring and more. - Pay it Forward: Many publishers are finding it tough at the moment. If you’re in a position to do so, we invite you to donate the price of a ticket for someone who would otherwise be unable to attend.
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