AC26 | Session 31
The Value of a Records Management Program Health Check: Using Audit to Diagnose Gaps and Propose Solutions for Your RM/IG Program
Target: Federal, State, Local, Public Institutions of Higher Learning
Focus: Archives, Records Management, Technology/Tools
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
GARA: "Program Establishment & Administration" OR "Legal & Compliance Issues" 
Overview

Many organizations treat Audit as the enemy. This session flips that mindset: Audit can be your strongest ally and a powerful supporter of the Records Management (RM) and Information Governance (IG) function.

Using a “program health check” approach, you’ll learn how to evaluate your RM/IG program across the organization and diagnose where you fall on a spectrum from “critical condition” to “perfect health.” The session also examines end-user perception (because perception becomes reality) and how to move a negative perception toward buy-in and shared ownership.

You’ll leave with practical checklists you can apply immediately to assess gaps, prioritize improvements, and use a teamwork approach to help your program excel.

Presenter
Raymond C. Davis
Senior Principal Consultant (RIM)
Ray Davis is a leader in the Records Management (RM) and Information Governance (IG) profession with over 30 years of experience.
Ray’s impact began at Commerce Bank, headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ. Joining in 1989, Ray built their RIM/IG program from the ground up. The initiative evolved from a modest in-house program supporting 28 locations across four states into a sophisticated, fully outsourced operation servicing 1,200 locations from Maine to Florida by 2009.
Currently, Ray serves as a Senior Principal Consultant at The FX Organization in Palmyra, NJ. In this role, he partners with organizations to modernize and optimize their Records Management programs. He is also a dedicated educator, frequently creating, producing, and broadcasting professional RM/IG webinars for the global community.