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Mar 2026
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Melanie Seibert: Managing Content Design...

Larry Swanson
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Few people have advanced the craft and management of content design as much as Melanie Seibert. She's been designing content experiences and managing design teams for more than 25 years. She recently captured some of her best insights in a new book, "Managing Content Design Teams."

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