Quick Wins in ERM Implementations by , for

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An important theme within change management is the idea of creating ‘quick wins’.  This is something that is very important for our ERM implementations.  A lot of time and... read more

Carrying out an Information Survey by , for

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Below are some suggestions for running your information survey.  The steps are just guidelines and need to be adjusted for each case. Step 1 – Define the Scope Establish the s... read more

E-Discovery by , for

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Discovery is the term used for the initial phase of litigation.  The parties in a dispute are required to provide each other relevant information and records, along with all other evidence,... read more

Hard Disk Not Exist! What Happens Next? by , for

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 Two weeks ago after boarding an airplane during business travel, the message my notebook computer booted up was “Hard Disk Not Exist”. (Excellent English programmer grammar mus... read more

Ease of Use - A Critical Requirement for ERM Systems by , for

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The ERM system functions with users in ways determined by the system requirements specified for it. There are basically two kinds of system features, and therefore system requirements: F... read more

Big Bucket Approach to Records Retention Schedules by , for

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There have been discussions in the records management profession about limiting the number of record categories (records series) in an organization’s retention schedules.  The argumen... read more

Correspondence Management by , for

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I would really like to find out more about Correspondence Management solutions and best practices. Why is it not something well discussed like Email Management ? I think e-Correspondence Managem... read more

Considering ISO/TR 26122:2008, Information and documentation – Work process analysis for records by , for

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In 2008, ISO published ISO/TR 26122:2008.  This technical report describes a framework for conducting a work process analysis for those processes that are used to create and/or manage recor... read more

After you have your Records Management Policy by , for

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After the records and information policy is developed and approved, it needs to be communicated to your employees.  There should be more than one announcement, or communication, to the empl... read more

Training Needs for an ERM Implementation by , for

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As we implement an ERM environment within our organizations, training is critical. It starts with the development of a training plan.  This plan describes what content is to be del... read more