So we\u2019ve talked about digital transformation and most folks know what that is. Basically, it\u2019s all about using technology to make our businesses better and smarter. But let\u2019s talk about something that doesn\u2019t get quite as much attention: Information Management (IM) and Information Governance (IG).<\/p>\n
So, What\u2019s the Big Deal?<\/p>\n
First off, some quick definitions. Information Management (or IM for short) is about how you collect, store, and share information in your organization. Information Governance (IG) is more like the rulebook. It\u2019s about policies, security, and making sure your data is reliable and accurate.<\/p>\n
Even though they sound like different things, IM and IG are actually two peas in a pod, especially when you\u2019re trying to bring your organization into the digital age.<\/p>\n
Why Info Management Isn\u2019t Just a Side Dish<\/em><\/p>\n Easy to Find Data:<\/strong> You need your team to find info easily and quickly, right? Good IM makes this happen by keeping things organized.<\/p>\n Mixing the Old with the New:<\/strong> When you\u2019re moving from old systems to new ones, you want everything to play nice together. That\u2019s another thing IM helps with.<\/p>\n Getting Everyone Onboard:<\/strong> The fanciest tools are useless if no one uses them. IM can help train your crew so they\u2019re comfortable using new systems.<\/p>\n Doing More with Less:<\/strong> With good IM, you can automate the boring stuff, freeing up time to do cooler things.<\/p>\n Why Governance Isn\u2019t Just Rules and Red Tape<\/em><\/p>\n Following the Law:<\/strong> There are laws like GDPR that tell us how to handle data. IG helps us not break those laws.<\/p>\n Keeping Data Safe:<\/strong> Good governance helps protect your data from leaks or hacks.<\/p>\n Keeping it Real:<\/strong> IG ensures your data isn\u2019t telling you the wrong story. You can trust it to make decisions.<\/p>\n Staying on Target:<\/strong> Governance helps make sure everything you do with data helps you reach your big goals.<\/p>\n Why You Need Both<\/em><\/p>\n You might think IM and IG can be kept in separate lanes, but don\u2019t. They actually work better together. IM is the worker bee that makes the IG plan come to life. And without a good IG plan, your IM efforts might just become a hot mess.<\/p>\n So imagine you can get to your data super easily (thanks, IM!) but then find out it\u2019s all wrong or outdated (oops, bad IG!). That\u2019s why you need both in sync.<\/p>\n Remember, we want to use technology wisely. Keep the balance and you\u2019ll do more than just survive in the digital world!<\/p>\n Views are my own and not those of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Information is the resolution of uncertainty. ~Claude Shannon So we\u2019ve talked about digital transformation and most folks know what that is. Basically, it\u2019s all about using technology to make our businesses better and smarter. But let\u2019s talk about something that doesn\u2019t get quite as much attention: Information Management (IM) and Information Governance (IG). So, What\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n
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