[Framers] I'm pretty sure the answer is structured content

[russ at weststreetconsulting.com]

Pat, I'd like to assert that structured content is generally THE answer,
period. Nothing interesting happens with unstructured content anymore,
because the technology is decades old. Any technical writer in a
high-demand environment should be using structured content. If you are
not, you are now closer to the typewriter than you are to modern
practices.

Having said that, DITA is but one option. Some find answers there,
others do not. There are many ways to structure information and get
significant benefits. Fortunately, you are already using FrameMaker
which is a very flexible structured authoring tool. Take some time to
investigate and see what it has to offer. You would be in much worse
shape if you were using Word or similar.

Also, I have to comment on this one statement:

"I can't stress enough that right now, we need short-term solutions."

This is the quickest path to failure I can think of. All roads to
success involve the long view and much investment. If you won't do this,
nobody here can help you regardless any tools or technologies.

Russ