IIM National Newsletter November 2006

 

 

IIM Newsletter
November 2006

Robine Polach
National President

Dear Member,

In the first year as President I have found change is very slow in coming in IIM. I feel that we need to revisit our commonly shared purpose of what IIM stands for and, what the goals and mission of IIM should be. 

As your President and, speaking with others in the industry, I believe that it is time to review our mission statement and goals. The objectives for reviewing IIM's mission statement and goals are:
  • To promote awareness and help others to better understand IIM;
  • Enable IIM members to assess current capabilities;
  • Develop guidance to information practitioners on how to improve their practices in managing information resources;
  • Provide benchmarks that will support our state committees and members;
  • Advance IIM within the IM environment;
  • Deliver and add value to the IM industry;
  • Inspire people to participate in IIM.
By doing this review IIM will gain a better understanding of: 
IM environment;
  • Provide knowledge of IM needs and requirements;
  • Assist the Board and State Committees of IIM in determining what activities better align to IIM objectives; and
  • Equip us with the ability to capitalise on opportunities now and in the future. 
Some thoughts on the environment:- World wide, compliance concerns are driving organisations into changing the way they manage information. IM has new legal, regulatory and business requirements in the management of information. There have been some lawsuits and fines which have bought the management of information into the forefront. Availability and growth of electronic records, the issue of emails, and the many other obstacles and hurdles that Information professionals need to deal with. 

Media scrutiny, government monitoring, and regulations all place pressure on Information professionals. IM professional need to find ways in which to overcome the hurdle of how to convince upper management and then in turn employees, that it is important to them and the future of the organisations they work for, to have a vested interest in the better management of information.

Globalisation, technological change, corporate governance, financial accountability, terrorism, bio-security and global warming, all affect the management of information. These all need to be taken into account when an information professional pulls together a strategy to manage information resources within an organisation.

Please remember it is up to IIM members to communicate their thoughts and ideas and get involved. Have input into the process by emailing me (Robine) on robinep@internode.on.net 

In developing an industry vision we should keep in mind all that I mentioned and also the governments vision and policy for the management of information especially the document on "Australian Government: Information Interoperability Framework" compiled by AGIMO http://www.agimo.gov.au/publications/2006/may/iif. 

Suggestions on changes will be synthesized and developed so that the vision embodies views put forward.

The future of IIM looks good and with a more representative mission statement and goals I believe we will grow stronger.

Robine Polach

Robine Polach
President
The Board of IIM welcomes the following new members to the Institute:
Corporate Member
Sensory 7 Pty Ltd
Individual Members
Ms Christine Johnston
Ms Pauline Sawyer
Deborah Holtham
 
Deborah Holtham, Opticon's CEO since mid-2005 has extensive experience in management consulting services and project management. 


Deborah's own consulting experience, gained across Australia and the UK, includes a broad range of aspects including ICT value management, strategic and business planning, technology procurements, and provision of project management services. 


Deborah was a principal researcher and author of the "Achieving Value from ICT: Key Management Strategies" research study conducted on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Communications, IT and the Arts, which has contributed significant insight into ICT Value for Australian organisations. 

Some of the projects Deborah has been involved in include:
  • Royal District Nursing Service (Vic) - Mobile Computing System evaluation
  • Rural Ambulance Victoria - IT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture
  • Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs - Developing a business and technical vision for Identity and Integrity
  • Canberra Connect, ACT Government Jobs Online
  • United Group - Strategic planning and commercial model development
  • Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (UK) - Mobile Communications and Control Centres
  • Planning Inspectorate (UK) Casework Management System
  • Audit Commission (UK) Best Value Project
NEW STANDARD AS ISO 18492-2006 : Long-term preservation of electronic document-based information provides practical methodological guidance for the long-term preservation and retrieval of authentic electronic document-based information, when the retention period exceeds the expected life of the technology (hardware and software) used to create and maintain the information. 

RRP $82.72               IIM Member Price Incl Postage $72.04 

Members wishing to purchase this or any other standards, for example "AS5037 - Knowledge Management A Guide" please call the IIM Office on 03 9536 3116 for IIM Member Special Prices. Standards search CLICK HERE

THE IMPORTANCE OF DATA INTEGRATION
Author: Robine Polach, President IIM
Co-author Mark Rodgers, Councillor ACT IIM Committee
Organisations are tackling issues on how to deliver services cost-effectively. This depends on effective information flows with correct information. Most people intuitively understand the value of concepts such as having a single authoritative source of information and reducing duplication of data holdings. They also usually understand the value of being able to use information independently of the system that captured it. Yet what many organisations have are heterogeneous IT systems with duplication of data and non-uniform terminology/metadata. This data is stored in a variety of sources, from operational systems to LAN drives. When you have so much data in different systems you inevitable face data integration issues, data quality issues and the issue of same data kept in different systems which create difficulties in correctly matching data. What organisations require as a starting point is a full understanding of their data holdings.

DATA INTELLIGENCE RESOURCES
Follow this link to a comprehensive list of resources. Click Here
State
Date 
Event
Perth
26th November 2006
A REVIEW OF 2006 - Update From The Front Line
Time:   5:00pm
Venue: WA Club, 101 St George's Terrace,  Perth
Cost:    IIM Members and Students* - $25.00; 
            Non-members** -$30.00
Victoria
28th November 2006
'BYE 'BYE PDF
Speaker: Bruce Wren, CEO Netcat
Time:     4:30pm
Venue:  Bluestone Room, Coopers Inn 
             Level 2, 282 Exhibition Street, Melbourne 
Cost:     Free
RSVP:    Email iim@iim.org.au by Monday 27th November
ID card to end paper chase
The Australian 
Ben Woodhead
November 14, 2006
MILLIONS of health and welfare records held on paper by Centrelink and Medicare Australia are likely to be digitised as the federal government rolls out its $1.1 billion Department of Human Services Access Card. Article Link

Smart idea planned for 'Access' card
The Australian
Malcolm Farr
November 08, 2006
IN a world first, Australians could personally own a microchipped card which gives them access to services - with the Government losing all rights to the card and its contents once it is issued. Article Link

Banks demand smartcard access
Edited by Julian Bajkowski
MIS  03 Nov 2006
The Australian Bankers Association has entered the privacy fray over the government's $1.1 billion welfare smartcard. The bank lobby group has demanded the smartcard be made available to financial institutions to help them verify the identity of their customers. Article Link
New card laws should 'protect identity'
The Age
November 8, 2006
Laws governing a proposed new smart card must ensure it is not a national identity card, the head of a government privacy task force says. Article Link
 

IIM is pleased to advise it has endorsed1 the following external conferences.
Where indicated, the conference organiser has provided a "Free Pass" to IIM for allocation to one of its members. If you wish to go into the ballot, you must be a financial member. Click on the ticket and put the conference name in the title of the email. Members will be responsible for any travel and accommodation costs.  Entries Close December 8th - so reply NOW  to be in the running to WIN one of the Free Passes.
Organiser 
Event Details
Conference Link
Demonstrating the value of knowledge management
Promoting knowledge management as a driver for cultural change, strategic development and improved business performance. This two-day conference will provide clear direction and practical strategies for getting KM firmly back on the agenda across the organisation from senior management buy-in to operational level support. Covering the process from building a strategy to measuring its results, transforming KM from complex theory to tangible asset.
Date: 22 - 24 Nov 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia 
IIM Member Discount: 15% applies
 
Strategic Intranet Management for the Public Sector
Working within the public sector, you are aware of the vast nature of organisational workforces and the need for each employee to have access to central and consistent information. The intranet can be a powerful tool for engaging employees and streamlining information sharing, but only if implemented, managed, and subsequently used strategically. This conference will provide you with an opportunity to hear valuable case studies from people who share your experience of working within the public sector.
Date: 22 - 24 Nov 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia 
IIM Member Discount: 15% applies
 
Search and Retrieval: Improving Information Discovery and Access
Enhancing enterprise search capabilities through strategic information and content management 
This conference will empower you with the tools to improve the search and retrieval capabilities of your organisation by highlighting the methods used by other information specialists to overcome issues related to the management and accessibility of information. 
Date: 5 - 7 Feb 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia  
IIM Member Discount: 15% applies
 
Encouraging a Knowledge Sharing Culture in Professional Services
Improving your firm's knowledge base to optimise performance and business outcomes.
Date: 12 - 14 Feb 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia  
IIM Member Discount: 15% applies
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