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Information Management; Technology or Policy?
When it comes to managing information, there is no debate that the need for better management and/or improved processes exist, nor debate that technology options abound to support us to that end. Debate and confusion abound however, when it comes to determining when and what technology to chose.
Technology chosen in haste results in expense, frustration and a disappointing outcome and face it while thousands of technology vendors offer great solutions; the myriad of offerings can be intimidating!
Yes, optimal success in information management integrates the use of vendor tools in addition to strong policies, solid training, well laid procedures and good decision making. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to look at all these "pieces" of the information management puzzle to effectively manage the amount of information generated, shared and stored.
Prior to jumping on board with the latest and greatest technology tool; wisdom dictates an organization understand the tools they already have in place. How could those tools (if used fully and correctly) shape policies and streamline procedures? Why invest in more technology when what you have might very well be sufficient?
I often witness an individual or organization invest tremendous time and expense on the implementation of a technology tool because they are convinced the tool will magically solve their information management challenge.
Instead; start with an evaluation of the processes that are in place; zero in on the areas you believe can be improved, then move toward the evaluation of technology.
Looking for a starting place? Review a complimentary 45 minute recording called Records Management 101 at www.simplicated.com, or tungle me at https://tungle.me/tracyparks for a free consultation.
When it comes to managing information, there is no debate that the need for better management and/or improved processes exist, nor debate that technology options abound to support us to that end. Debate and confusion abound however, when it comes to determining when and what technology to chose.
Technology chosen in haste results in expense, frustration and a disappointing outcome and face it while thousands of technology vendors offer great solutions; the myriad of offerings can be intimidating!
Yes, optimal success in information management integrates the use of vendor tools in addition to strong policies, solid training, well laid procedures and good decision making. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to look at all these "pieces" of the information management puzzle to effectively manage the amount of information generated, shared and stored.
Prior to jumping on board with the latest and greatest technology tool; wisdom dictates an organization understand the tools they already have in place. How could those tools (if used fully and correctly) shape policies and streamline procedures? Why invest in more technology when what you have might very well be sufficient?
I often witness an individual or organization invest tremendous time and expense on the implementation of a technology tool because they are convinced the tool will magically solve their information management challenge.
Instead; start with an evaluation of the processes that are in place; zero in on the areas you believe can be improved, then move toward the evaluation of technology.
Looking for a starting place? Review a complimentary 45 minute recording called Records Management 101 at www.simplicated.com, or tungle me at https://tungle.me/tracyparks for a free consultation.
