Boost Your Team’s Bus Factor: Creating Docs That Work

Is your team struggling with undocumented knowledge, repeating the same conversations, or relying on tribal memory? You might be in an invisible documentation crisis—where critical information is lost even without anyone leaving. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Great documentation can be the difference between a thriving team and a knowledge black hole, but getting buy-in isn’t always easy. In this session, you’ll learn how to sell the value of good documentation and, more importantly, how to create living documentation that stays relevant—without becoming a maintenance burden. We’ll cover: - What makes documentation effective (and what makes it fail) - How to avoid “dead docs”—just like dead code - Practical techniques to integrate documentation into your workflow - Real-world examples of documentation that actually works By the end, you’ll have actionable strategies to increase your project’s bus factor and ensure your team never loses knowledge again. Don’t let documentation be an afterthought—come learn how to make it a game-changer.