AIIM is looking for training providers for new Information Certification by , for

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AIIM is now taking the bold step of introducing a new information management certification for IT and information professionals, and I have below tried to describe the objectives of this new cer... read more

Tweet. Post. Get Fired. by , for

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It is amazing how many folks are facing the possibility that they could be fired for something they Tweeted or posted in Facebook, LinkedIn or other social media outlets. A quick search shows th... read more

Including Non-financial Benefits in a Business Case for an ERM System (Part 1) by , for

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Non-financial benefits can be categorized as: 1) those quantified in non-financial terms and 2) those that are non-quantifiable, or intangible.  Whether benefits can be quantified, or not,... read more

Content Organization before Technology Application by , for

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One thing I have heard over and over in this industry is that the technology is in place but the situation is still no better than it was. Findability of information is still a major challenge a... read more

You’ve got problems. You’re not alone. by , for

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Many times in my classes and at various lectures, I am told by students and attendees that they are relieved to learn they are not the only ones struggling with various organizational issues. No... read more

The Use of Permanent as a Retention Designation by , for

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I would like to see the term Permanent removed from our vocabulary. The problem with the term Permanent is that it is very nebulous – it’s hard to know what it really means.... read more

Need for a Metadata Model by , for

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In teaching AIIM’s ERM course, considerable time is spent on records retention and disposition.  I find it interesting that members of management in organizations can so easily talk a... read more

Experts needed to develop new information management certification! by , for

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We have already several experts willing to help us on a number of topics, but would like some more experts for the below topics for an in-person workshop in Baltimore Tuesday, May 3, throug... read more

Capture: Choosing the right tool for the job by , for

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Last week I attended the AIIM/info360 conference in Washington, DC and as always, found it to be interesting and challenging, especially when it comes to hardware. Not that I have a hard time un... read more

AIIM/Info360 Lint in the Cranial Vent by , for

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After spending 3+ days at the AIIM Conference/Info360 event in Washington, DC, my brain is clogged with all kinds of interesting nuggets! Here are but a few of the more intriguing story lin... read more