A Beginner's Guide to Managing a Localization Project  

Managing a localization process utilizes and tests all the skills of good project management: planning, team-building, and scheduling. A successful localization project requires a commitment by management to allow time for the team to develop the necessary plans and processes to produce a quality product. For the publications manager, choosing the right translation service can be a project in itself. Comparing the core competencies of translation companies with the requirements of the documentation project is an important first step before selecting a translation service.

Packer, Phebe and Lelanie Hellmer. STC Proceedings (1998). Careers>Management>Localization