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Certified Information Professional (CIP)  |  Intelligent Information Management (IIM)

CIP Spotlight: Gina Smith-Guidi on a Holistic Approach to Information Management

As part of our Certified Information Professional Spotlight series, I sat down with Gina Smith-Guidi, Principal Information Manager, Corporate Records and Information Management for the Office of the City Clerk in Edmonton, AB. We chatted about the importance of taking a holistic approach to Information Management.

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Certified Information Professional (CIP)

CIP Spotlight: Joanie Erickson from Molex Shares Her Story

As part of our Certified Information Professional Spotlight series, I recently sat down with Joanie Erickson, Global Records and Information Governance Leader at Molex, an electronics manufacturer specializing in connectors. We talked about how the certification has helped her establish credibility among her teammates and even get a new job!

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14 Steps to a Successful ECM Implementation

Making an ECM implementation successful requires planning and attention to detail. The best way to create the right solution is to identify organizational goals and priorities. Learn how to manage a successful implementation in our free guide.

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Accounting and Finance  |  Certified Information Professional (CIP)

Why the CIP Is Not Just for Information Pros: An Accountant’s Story

When asked what the CIP means to me, I immediately smile. This accomplishment means a lot - both on a professional and personal level. You must be wondering - how did an accountant become a Certified Information Professional?

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Certified Information Professional (CIP)

In Pursuit of the CIP: Why Did I Wait So Long?

I have a confession to make: I was a CIP skeptic. That’s right; I often found myself questioning whether the body of knowledge CIP represents -- even in its redesigned form -- was truly relevant for today’s information stewards in leading the digital transformation charge. I wondered whether business strategists who comprise the fastest growing AIIM membership sector would find applicability therein? Or, was CIP simply a capstone on a lifelong career for those core (and fewer) content “specialists”?

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Certified Information Professional (CIP)

The New Information Professional – Why I Let Nothing Stop Me from Getting Certified

I’m way too old for this! Seriously, do you know how long it’s been since I’ve taken a major exam?! Besides, I’m not a good test taker! These were just some of the excuses that were preventing me from taking the CIP exam. Well, apparently, I’m not too old, and I’m a better test taker than I expected. I recently took the CIP prep class at AIIM’s headquarters in Silver Spring, MD, took the exam, and I passed. Woo hoo!!!!

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Certified Information Professional (CIP)

How to Quickly Become a Trusted Advisor for Digital Transformation

Canon Norway, a division of Canon Europe, is the company in Norway with the most Certified Information Professionals (CIP) on staff. In recognition of this, we interviewed Henrik Klemetsen, Canon Norway’s Head of Marketing and Sales Excellence, to get his thoughts on the CIP program and how he was able to achieve such success with his team.

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