Greetings GWDC ARMA Chapter Members, Please enjoy our May eNewsletter - consider this your first information source for records and information management resources in the nation’s capital and beyond. Here you can learn more about our chapter’s goals, our programs and events and how you can enhance your knowledge and development in the records field through membership engagement and career opportunities. |
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Jason C. Stearns, President - ARMA International Spring is finally here – which means it’s time to start preparing for InfoCon2021 in October! We are thrilled to be able to offer ARMA Members our first hybrid conference – whether you attend live or virtually – you won’t want to miss this event! As with past conferences, attendees can expect to experience a top notch event with high quality presenters, high level education, and a lot of fun! If you haven’t yet, check out our website at armainfocon.org for more information on both virtual and in-person registration options and to get a peek into what we are planning. And if you're joining us in Houston, be sure to book your hotel room! You won’t want to miss this event – and I’m so excited to see everyone in-person, again! Wishing you health, peace, and strength. “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” - Leo Tolstoy | | |
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Q&A Access Follow Up - Capture and Digital Transformation in a Work-From-Anywhere Environment Join ARMA’s Manager of Content Development, Ann Snyder, and panelist from our partner for a continued conversation on our Capture and Digital Transformation in a Work from Anywhere Environment Webinar. Ann Snyder, Kurt Thies, Steve Neilly, and Nick Inglis will answer real world questions submitted by our audience during the live session. |
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2021 IG Maturity Index Report Now Available For Your Free Download The Information Governance Maturity Index Report—2021 presents the results of the IG Maturity Index Survey conducted in the last quarter of 2020. The survey and index are intended to create a definitive, data-driven benchmark for information governance (IG). Download the Report The survey aligns with ARMA’s Information Governance Implementation Model (IGIM) and is designed to measure overall IG program maturity and maturity across seven key areas of the model that are necessary for implementing a successful IG program. |
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Replay GWDC ARMA April Virtual Webinar Chapter Meeting If you missed our April GWDC ARMA Webinar Chapter Meeting Topic: "Strategic Approach to Compliance and Use of Technology" Presented by Leigh Isaacs, CIGO, IGP, CIP is Director, Information Governance at DLA Piper. We encourage you to click "Replay Webinar" button below. | | |
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Awards Applications Now Open! Each year, ARMA International awards recognize individual professionals, organizations, and ARMA International chapters for outstanding achievement – the records management and information governance profession at its best! For more information, e-mail ARMA at awards@armaintl.org. | | |
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| | GWDC ARMA Board Meeting Minutes To ensure transparency, Greater Washington DC Chapter Board Meetings Minutes are public documents which can be accessed by our Membership and the public at-large. | | |
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| | Chapter Dues Changes Each chapter has the right to charge what they determine is appropriate for membership in the chapter. Any changes to your chapter dues must be submitted to ARMA online through the Chapter Dues Update Form. This form should only be submitted for any changes made to your chapter dues at the beginning of a new fiscal year. If your chapter dues are remaining the same no form needs to be submitted. The deadline to submit all dues changes is by June 1st.Please note that all members of a respective chapter will be charged the same dues amount established by that chapter, regardless of individual membership level | | |
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ARMA International – Zasio Webinar: Breaking it Down: Best Practices for Simplifying Your Retention Schedule Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 1:00 PM Central Time |
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Get ready to roll up your sleeves! In this webinar we will dig into a series of specific examples so you can see, firsthand, how to simplify an overly complicated retention schedule. The webinar will consider common pain points and opportunities for retention schedule simplification, including: - Addressing common sources of vertical and horizontal record series sprawl
- Optimizing “bucket size” to match your organization’s risk-appetite
- Carving out exceptions when required
- Considerations in wording new record series
- Simplifying the use of triggers
- Harmonizing a global schedule
- How technology can help
- And more…
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| | Become a Certified Information Governance Professional (IGP) ARMA's Becoming a Certified Information Governance Professional (IGP) Training Program is now available in online self-paced format. The ARMA International "Becoming a Certified IGP" training program consists of 11 modules of learning that covers the concepts that are included in the IGP certification; describes the process for attaining your certification; and helps you understand how to maintain your credential. | | |
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| | ARMA Members-Only Webinar: Impact of IG on Cyber Breach June 3rd at 1:00PM Central Time Join us June 3rd as we tackle the topic of the Impact of IG on Cyber Breach. Click here for more information on this session. Throughout 2021, we are providing webinars that are solely for our members. One way your chapter can utilize these sessions is to have your own discussion about the session, after everyone has attended the webinar. The chapter can host a lunch & learn type of activity. Those in your chapter who attended the webinar can gather and discuss items that they learned from the session. This could be a lead discussion from a facilitator, or an organic one if the group is not very big. Any of ARMA’s webinars can be utilized in this way. | | |
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| | GROW YOUR CAREER ARMA International Career Headquarters Whether you're looking to improve your skills or move up the career ladder, ARMA International certificates courses and job opportunities are here for you. | | |
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| | SEARCH ALL JOBS Employers - Job Seekers - Sign-in or Create an Account The Greater Washington DC Chapter provides our Members career opportunities and educational tools that information professionals rely on. Whether you're looking to improve your skills or move up the career ladder, GWDC ARMA can link you to certificates courses through ARMA International. | | |
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| | Foolish Thoughts Podcast 108: Virtual Learning Tips (Part 1) By Joseph Barone This is the first of a five part series based on a recent article in Training Magazine. In this episode, we will look at the first two tips: (1) tool familiarization and (2) start small. | | |
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| | INFOLINX ON THE RECORD Episode 8 Live at ARMA InfoCon: Dave Jones Dave Jones is the VP of Marketing AODocs and AIIM Board of Directors Member and a true industry veteran. He shares with us how he came to run a document management company and how records management is one of the places where AI can have a massive impact on the industry. | | |
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ARMA eLearning Certificates |
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| | Essentials of Records & Information Management (RIM) Certificate Are you an asset to your organization? Do you have the skills needed to manage information within your organization as a strategic component for success? Earn a records management certificate with ARMA International's Essentials of RIM Certificate, designed for entry-level information management professionals and other individuals whose jobs involve records, such as attorneys, paralegals, IT specialists, and administrators. There's no travel involved - all courses are offered online for convenient and flexible training on YOUR schedule. Since 1955, ARMA International has been the go-to resource for professionals who manage information. Now, you can earn a certificate from ARMA International that will demonstrate your knowledge and skills in managing information for your organization. | | |
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| | Essentials of The Principles® Certificate (Training Course Bundle) Leverage the standard, leverage The Principles®. Do you have the skills needed to govern records and information within your organization through standard principles and best practices? ARMA International’s Essentials of the Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles® Certificate is designed for records and information management (RIM) professionals whether you're a beginner or a seasoned veteran. Beginners receive a comprehensive education in RIM because the Principles are a uniform collection of best practices and policy. Seasoned RIM professionals can learn real-world ways to apply the Principles and the Information Governance (IG) Maturity Model to assess and strengthen their information governance. There's no travel involved - as this course is offered online and on-demand for a convenient and flexible training on YOUR schedule. | | |
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