POWERPROTECTPROMOTE Power Protect Promote Change PPP text colors in View/Master Mode > highlight the target P area in white and make the others gray Title color R:12 G:38 B:69 Gray Label R:77 G:77 B:77 The Boardroom Are You Ready? Presented by: Bill Manago, CRM

POWER PROTECT PROMOTE Power Protect Promote Where Is RIM Heading? Be Encouraged – not discouraged!

POWER PROTECT PROMOTE Power Protect Promote The RIM Fundamentals Have Not Changed Records Classification Inventory and Appraisal Records Retention & Disposition Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Life-Cycle Management Record Storage Information Retrieval Records Systems & Technology And Are Still At The Core!

POWER PROTECT PROMOTE Power Protect Promote Then Something Thing Happened on the Way to the File Room TECHNOLOGY evolved as an enabling tool Global COMMUNICATION became instantaneous Real-time COLLABORATION became possible Organizational KNOWLEDGE became key to STRATEGIC advantage New legal statutes and regulations for records required COMPLIANCE Increasing volumes and types of information demanded value-driven MANAGEMENT strategies

POWER PROTECT PROMOTE Power Protect Promote A Profession Evolving Paper is no longer the leading media for records New means of communication and collaboration create new types of records Accessibility to information is easier than ever The merging of electronic information systems have made traditional records management systems obsolete

POWER PROTECT PROMOTE Power Protect Promote You Need To Know What Every Business Needs.... Instantaneous, efficient access to necessary information Ability to communicate with anyone, anywhere quickly Simultaneous, unhindered collaboration Informed, fast decision making Compliance to legal statutes and regulations Efficient processes that can reduce expense (and frustration) The best available technology and business practices to serve both internal and external clients

POWER PROTECT PROMOTE Power Protect Promote Our Visible Future Technology –Electronic records management –Digital content management –Auto-classification, Auto-capture Communication & Collaboration –Message Management – , text, instant messaging –Blogs, Wikis Risk Management & Compliance –Litigation management –eDiscovery Information Security –Privacy of PII Business Management –Process Analysis & Integration –Financial Management –Organizational & Strategic Management –Program Marketing

POWER PROTECT PROMOTE Power Protect Promote The Now Is Easier Than You Think Strive to understand new records technology Be familiar with how processes work together Assess the strategic value of information Think efficiency and effectiveness Then.... Apply the core RIM fundamentals you know and have used all along!

POWER PROTECT PROMOTE Power Protect Promote Our Lifetime Opportunity Is Here Too much information – not enough time and resources Executives need HELP managing this asset IT can only do part of the job – technology Compliance and Risk Management are new areas of concern Policy, process and technology now are equally important A realization that managing the information asset requires professional management We should be EXCITED and ENTHUSIASTIC!

POWER PROTECT PROMOTE Power Protect Promote Its Time For A New Positive Attitude ! Confident –Belief in yourself and your abilities Positive –Bringing solutions not problems Collaborative –The collective effort of the team is most important Open minded –No idea is a bad idea Respectful –We are all human after all

POWER PROTECT PROMOTE Power Protect Promote Break The Cardboard Ceiling And Be A Leader! Confidence - is a must Commitment - goes without saying Courage - to take a reasonable risk Character – to stand behind your vision Credibility – to ensure you are heard Dedication – to task and people Passion – is the solar fuel!

POWER PROTECT PROMOTE Power Protect Promote Some Final Thoughts In Summary Its a challenging market Employers are focusing on efficiency & reducing expense The value bar has never been higher The opportunities have never been greater Those who have gained experience and can prove their value will stay! Those who are stuck in the past become expendable So...which description fits you today?

POWER PROTECT PROMOTE Power Protect Promote There Is Help Out There –Educational Resources –Online Courses –Podcasts –Competencies & Self Assessment –Annual Conference –Certified Records Manager –Free research papers on visible future RIM topics Local ARMA chapters –Monthly meetings –Seminars –Local Networking Graduate Courses in RIM

POWER PROTECT PROMOTE Power Protect Promote Have You Evolved???? Records Clerk Records Specialist Records Manager Records and Information Manager Information Governance Information Professional