AI governance is still up for grabs, and information professionals already have the skills it demands. This report shows you where the opportunity is and how to claim it.
Part One: Work, Skills, and Identity of the Information Professional
For more than 15 years, AIIM's Industry Watch has tracked the technology of information management. This year, we're focused on the people behind it. Technology only works when skilled, thoughtful professionals make it work, and right now, those professionals are at the center of the AI shift.
Why You Need This Report
Information professionals are more ready for AI than ever, but leadership hasn't caught up.
- 75% expect information management to grow in importance this year, a three-year high
- Only 19% of organizations have a comprehensive AI governance policy
- 4 in 10 information management teams lack a real executive champion, yet teams with one are 12x more likely to be seen as strategic
AI governance is still up for grabs, and information professionals already have the skills it demands. This report shows you where the opportunity is and how to claim it.
What's Inside the Report:
As the trusted source for information management research, AIIM turned its focus this year to the professionals themselves: where they sit, how they're perceived, and the skills they're building for an AI-shaped decade.
- Who it's for: Records, information governance, data, and IT professionals, and anyone responsible for making information ready for AI
- What you'll gain: Benchmarks on roles, team growth, AI involvement, and skills, plus candid insights from your peers
- How to use it: Win executive support, position your program as strategic, and build the skills that turn expertise into influence
Four Critical Questions Explored
- What does the work of the information professional look like today?
- How is the profession perceived inside organizations?
- Where does the profession have room to add value?
- What skills will the profession need over the next five years?
This year's research reveals a profession that is confident, capable, and increasingly central to AI success, yet still working to earn the recognition it deserves. Discover what sets strategic teams apart and how to position your own program for greater influence.
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