Discussions Post: Information Governance- Information Governance Metrics, Information Governance & Information Technology Functions
Part I: Information Governance Metrics
In order to have a successful IG program, one of the eight Information Risk Planning and Management steps is to develop metrics and measure results. From your required readings, discuss the value that metrics bring to the organization, and identify critical measures of success that should be tracked.
• Share an applicable personal experience?
• Provide an outside source that applies to the topic, along with additional information about the topic or the source.?
• At least one scholarly source should be used in the discussion. Be sure to use information from your readings. Use proper citations and references in your post
Part II: Information Governance and Information Technology Functions
In chapter seven, we have learned from "The Path to Information Value" that 70% (seventy percent) of managers and executives say data are "extremely important" for creating competitive advantage.
In addition, it is implied by the authors that, "The key, of course, is knowing which data matter, who within a company needs them, and finding ways to get that data into users' hands."
Based on the company you have identified for your Final Paper, discuss 1) the data that matters to the executives in that industry, 2) who, within that industry, needs that data, and 3) some methods for ensuring that the critical data gets into the users' hands. Remember to respond to two other learners' posts, letting them know if they missed any data or details in their industry.
• Share an applicable personal experience
• Provide an outside source that applies to the topic, along with additional information about the topic or the source.
• At least one scholarly source should be used in the discussion. Be sure to use information from your readings. Use proper citations and references in your post.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.
Textbook: Information Governance, ISBN: 9781118421017 Authors: Robert F. Smallwood Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 2014-03-28.
o Chapter 6: Information Governance Policy Development
o Chapter 7 - IG for Business Units
o Chapter 10 - Information Governance and Information Technology Functions
Appendix B: Laws and Major Regulations Related to Records Management.