Principles of Holistic Information Governance by , for

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  This previous post was about the need for holism in information governance. This post brings up topics that you’ll have to deal with in defining holistic information governance.... read more

Policies First - Holism in Information Governance by , for

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  If it doesn’t work manually, automating won’t do diddly for you; policy comes before procedure. Somebody asked if auto-classification and retention / disposition proce... read more

Finding Value in ECM by , for

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We often hear of benefits resulting from an ECM initiative and find many seeking to identify the benefits related to ECM but what of value? If you ask someone for the meaning of benefit in relat... read more

Talking Governance, Risk, ECM, and Productivity by , for

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Two Guys Talking. A conversation between expert bloggers Chris Riley (to the left) and Dan O'Leary (right) about systems of engagement, systems of record, ECM, and how much is too much t... read more

PG&E Pays the Penalty for Poor Record Keeping - Again by , for

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In a new twist to the PG&E record keeping story, the San Francisco Chronicle reported today that, “Pacific Gas and Electric Co. was told by a record-keeping manager nearly two decades... read more

What Document & Data Capture means to the Nuclear Industry by , for

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I was going to title this post “The Energy behind the Energy” in honor of all the smart men and women that put their life and their energy into making sure the power generation plant... read more

3. Challenge the Process – Principle 2: Experiment and Take Risks by , for

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3. Challenge the Process – Principle 2: Experiment and Take Risks Risk taking is one of the expectations of a great leader. However, the risks need to be manageable and have an accepta... read more

What will you take to your grave? by , for

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“The only thing a man takes to his grave is his Knowledge. Acquire when alive, distribute before death.” ~ Late K. A. Abu Backer, my grandfather and a high school Math teacher. I... read more

Succession Planning by , for

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This week I was faced with one of the harsh realities of life, death. My uncle unexpectedly passed away and I, along with my wife, accompanied my mother to the services. All in all it was a very... read more

Practice makes perfect! by , for

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If you have ever attended one of my classes or heard me speak at an event, one of the things you will consistently hear is my mantra about practice. In ECM, BPM, ERM or whatever segment you wish... read more