Executive Endorsement
Organizations today are being bombarded with new and changing regulations and skyrocketing litigation costs. They face continual threats to their data security and to their clients’ privacy. As a result, organizations are beginning to understand that managing information is everyone’s responsibility – and that training must start at the desktop level. These are the realities of information management today.
"In today's business climate, how well you manage corporate records can contribute significantly to your company's bottom line. At Bank of America, we view proper records management as a quintessential contributor to risk mitigation, expense reduction, organic growth and brand loyalty."
Jay Myers, Senior Vice President
Bank of America
That’s why it’s more important than ever organizations manage their information as a critical, strategic asset.
What is excellence in records and information management? What does it look like? It’s an organization that is in compliance with laws and regulations in all of its locations, worldwide. It’s consistency with policies, procedures, and practices at the desktop level throughout the organization. Excellence in records and information management also has a real impact on an organization’s financial position. And it provides for the security and appropriate privacy within those organizations.
“Records management is important at P&G. First and foremost, it’s part of P&G’s commitment to good governance. Second, it helps ensure we have the right information available at the right time in the right place to make smart business decisions. Third, it makes us more efficient and helps keep costs low – and lower costs ensure P&G brands provide superior consumer value.”
A.G. Lafley, CEO
Procter & Gamble
Companies are truly beginning to understand the important role that records and information management can have when applied across the organization, down to the individual desktop level.
What is excellence? Here's what companies are saying:
This video introduces the award, with commentary from ARMA International's Board of Directors Chair, Susan McKinney, CRM.
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Kevin Joerling, CRM, ARMA International’s Senior Manager of RIM Content and Standards talks to us about how using standards can play an important role in building and maintaining RIM program excellence.
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Blackwell Sanders LLP Chairman David Fenley talks about their commitment to managing records and information, and about helping clients succeed through a dedication to the profession.
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Bob McDonald, Chief Operating Officer for Procter & Gamble expands on CEO A.G. Lafley’s statement above. Records management at P&G goes well beyond good governance and offers them a competitive advantage.
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Terry Ultling is the VP, Secretary and General Counsel for J.R. Simplot Company. He understands the value of managing records and information in today’s electronic environment.
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Laurie Carpenter, Records Manager for Koch Industries, talks with us about how they promote the value of RIM at Koch Industries and how promoting the RIM program plays into the corporate culture.
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We’re collecting stories from individuals and their organizations to describe excellence in records and information management. What does excellence in managing records and information look like to you?
Please send stories to Jeff Randolph, Senior Marketing Manager. |
