2022 Episode 39 – Policy development has evolved over time. There are some do’s and don’ts in this episode that you should know. We look at how policies have evolved over time and how to best develop policies in today’s day and age for your organization as they relate to information governance. Your hosts, Maura Dunn and Lee Karas, describe the process of information governance policy development. (Episode length 00:22:23) Learn more by visiting our website, or by sending TrailBlazer an email at [email protected]. This is What Counts by TrailBlazer Consulting, LLC. In this podcast, we highlight proven solutions that...

2022 Episode 38 – Tracking asset data is essential for making informed decisions. Does your company keep asset data in […]

2022 Episode 38 – Tracking asset data is essential for making informed decisions. Does your company keep asset data in separate siloed systems? Are manual processes needed to link the appropriate asset information from system to system? In this episode, we look at asset data challenges related to varying asset identification and naming methods that are prevalent within most asset-heavy organizations. Your hosts, Maura Dunn and Lee Karas, describe the complex processes behind tracking large volumes of design, construction, maintenance, and operation data for physical assets. (Episode length 00:19:58) Learn more by visiting our website, or by sending TrailBlazer an...

2022 Episode 37 – Do you have a document management problem or an asset data management problem? If your organization […]

2022 Episode 37 – Do you have a document management problem or an asset data management problem? If your organization is not able to accurately trace the business case for capital investments backwards to its original purpose, funding, and design you may have an asset data management challenge. The age of an asset does make it harder to keep track of all the records, but it’s not an excuse for not maintaining traceable, verifiable, and complete asset data. Solving for a document management problem will not fix your asset data management challenge. In this episode, Maura Dunn and Lee Karas...

2022 Episode 36 – Your project champion network is one of the most vital components to successful implementation of an […]

2022 Episode 36 – Your project champions are one of the most vital components to successful implementation of an information governance project. As noted in this episode, project champions are typically senior-level leaders in your organization. Therefore, use their time wisely and keep them involved in carrying a consistent company message back to their teams. Project champions understand information governance risks and will motivate their departments to mitigate those risks. Discover the main ways you can keep project champions engaged throughout your project in this episode. In this episode, Maura Dunn and Lee Karas describe proven ways of keeping your...

2022 Episode 35 – This episode points out three key steps to achieving organizational change and using your champion network effectively. This is What Counts, by TrailBlazer Consulting, LLC, a podcast for the information and data governance do-it-yourselfers. Want to grab your audience’s attention without sending emails or doing more training? Give a listen to this episode to find out how. In this episode, Maura Dunn and Lee Karas describe three key steps for achieving a desired organizational change that they have seen work for other organizations. (Episode length 00:11:02) Learn more by visiting our website, or by sending TrailBlazer...

2022 Episode 35 – This episode points out three key steps to achieving organizational change and using your champion network...

2022 Episode 34 – Using training to implement change management seems logical. What type of training best fits your organization’s learning style? What kind of training is available; who is your audience; how do you gauge impact; is more better when training for change? These are all good questions that will be answered in this episode regarding achieving successful training to help improve your chances for successful information and data governance project implementation. In this episode, Maura Dunn and Lee Karas bring back our special guest, Donna Vitalie, to discuss how to use training for change management. Understanding what to...