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Change Management  |  Collaboration  |  Intelligent Information Management (IIM)

Every System Is an Information System: Why Information Professionals Belong in Software Procurement

When an organization buys a new system, the evaluation team usually includes IT, finance, and the department that will use it. The person who understands the information the system will depend on is often missing.

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AIIM Community  |  Artificial Intelligence (AI)  |  Change Management  |  Intelligent Information Management (IIM)

The Things That Don't Change

The Sales Lesson Behind "We've Always Done It That Way" When I was out selling, my favorite phrase to hear from a prospect was, "but we've always done it that way." Every time somebody said it to me, I knew I had a sale. Because their eyes would light up the moment they saw something they hadn't seen before, and that phrase was really just a person standing at the edge of change, waiting for someone to show them what was on the other side.

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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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Artificial Intelligence (AI)  |  Change Management

The Side Door of AI Adoption: Polarization, Shadow AI, and the IM Imperative

The conversation that inspired this article started with an observation: Generative AI (GenAI) is polarizing people in a way that no other technology in recent memory has. Some associate GenAI with the acceleration of business processes, the empowerment of knowledge workers, and a fundamental shift in how knowledge work gets done. Others see a negative impact on customer experience, increasing environmental damage, and a general loss of human control.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)  |  Change Management  |  Information Governance  |  Intelligent Information Management (IIM)

AI and Information Management in the Capital: What Keeps Leaders Up at Night

On December 10, 2025, I had the privilege of moderating an opening keynote panel, 'AI and Information Management in the Capital: Framing Today's Challenge Landscape,' at AIIM's AI+IM Regional Forum in Washington, DC. Joining me were four distinguished information leaders who brought perspectives from government, nonprofit, and legal sectors: Thad Lurie from American Geophysical Union, Mark Patrick from the US Department of Defense, Melvin Baskin from ICG Consultants & Advisors, and Leigh Zidwick from DLA Piper LLP.

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Change Management  |  Intelligent Information Management (IIM)

Creative Problem-Solving for Information Management Practitioners

The ability to solve problems creatively is essential in organisations but I don't often see it being used effectively. Creative problem solving involves thinking outside the box, challenging the norm and seeking solutions to problems.

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Change Management  |  Information Governance  |  Intelligent Information Management (IIM)

Tailoring Your Information Management Program: It's Not One Size Fits All

In today's digital landscape, information management and governance are crucial for organizations of all sizes. However, it's important to understand that there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Let's explore how you can customize your information management program to fit your organization's unique needs.

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