Navigating Translation and Localisation in Medtech: Challenges and Solutions

11:25 AM - 11:50 AM

Abstract:

A short overview of Global Translation and Localisation’s (GTL) translation workflow at Medtronic, followed by a deeper dive into the challenges that can arise during these translation workflows. Among these challenges, we will look at quality, project timelines, and issues with the source material, such as poorly authored content, quality issues, and regulatory requirements. We will then show the steps and processes that GTL has put in place to help mitigate and prevent these challenges.

Outline:

• High-level overview of translation and localisation workflows at Medtronic
• Most common challenges in translation: Quality, project timelines/change in project scope, source file issues (e.g., regulatory requirements, changes in client scope, or errors in source materials)
• How GTL mitigates these challenges: Writer education, quality monitoring