Techniques used when conducting Information Architecture Workshops?

Question

Which kind of techniques do you use when conducting Information architecture workshops?(e.g. Card sorting) Which were the most useful??

Answer 1

I would like to suggest a few good readings below that can be helpful to you -

• Information Architecture – SharePoint’s Story
• SharePoint Information Architecture and the Information Architect (written in 2007 & a classic from Joel Oleson).
• Information architecture in Office SharePoint Server - Using a scenario-based planning & development.
• 5 Steps to Making SharePoint Information Architecture Work for You (published recently - briefly lists out some good points)

My preference would be to use a scenario-based approach - it displays a practical use-case which can be tailor-made for the client's requirements (or close to it).