What Counts?
Welcome to What Counts? by TrailBlazer Consulting. The hosts, Maura Dunn and Lee Karas bring over 30 years of experience consulting with public and private organizations across industries including energy, biotech, manufacturing, and technology. We discuss proven solutions developed working with companies to solve their information and data management challenges. The typical What Counts? episode is around 15 minutes long, and each episode focuses on one aspect of information, data, or records management. We provide insight into practical ways to assess, evaluate, recommend, implement, and monitor records and information management programs – and we illustrate our ideas with anecdotes and case studies drawn from our clients. Look us up on the web at www.TrailBlazer.us.com. Or, send us an email at [email protected].
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 104
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Sponsorship Changes - E83
2024 Episode 83 – What do you do when your project sponsor leaves? Project sponsorship changes affect all aspects of your information governance program, including individual projects. What do you do…
00:13:24 |
Mon 03 Jun 2024
Zombie Systems - E82
2024 Episode 82 – What do you do with the old data left behind in zombie systems after you start using your brand-new system? IG professionals know that old data cannot just go away and that the appr…
00:13:57 |
Mon 20 May 2024
Why IT Should Be Your IG Partner - E81
2024 Episode 81 – A few reasons why information governance professionals should partner with IT. Join Information Governance Consultants, Maura Dunn and Lee Karas, as they explain the reasons why IG …
00:11:26 |
Mon 06 May 2024
System Testing and Go/No-Go Decision - E80
2024 Episode 80 – A review of the different levels of system testing and help to make that final Go/No-Go decision to put your contract management solution into production a little easier. Join Infor…
00:09:01 |
Mon 22 Apr 2024
Don't Underestimate Contract Data and Document Cleanup - E79
2024 Episode 79 – Don’t underestimate the time necessary for contract data and document cleanup. What items are frequently overlooked when looking at contract data? Join Information Governance Consul…
00:15:23 |
Mon 08 Apr 2024
Why Capture Current Contract Processes - E78
Do you think process mapping is just a bunch of consulting buzz words? Learn how important it is to capture current contract processes before you implement software. Join Information Governance Consu…
00:12:17 |
Mon 25 Mar 2024
Contract Lifecycle Management Functionality - E77
2024 Episode 77 – How to understand Contract Lifecycle Management functionality to apply it to your organization’s needs. What are some of the unique things about CLM functionality that you should kn…
00:19:43 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
Implementing Software - Read This! - E76
2024 Episode 76 - Implementing software at your organization? This episode is a great guide to all the elements necessary to make implementing software or any program a success. Join Information Gove…
00:16:14 |
Mon 26 Feb 2024
Contract Management - E75
What is contract management? Why is it sometimes called contract lifecycle management? Why should you be concerned? Do contracts really rule the world? Join Information Governance Consultants, Maura …
00:16:01 |
Mon 12 Feb 2024
Lessons Learned - E74
You figured out whether to do a pilot project or a proof of concept, now document your lessons learned. How many hypotheses are too many to test for with a pilot project? What do you do with the les…
00:14:31 |
Mon 29 Jan 2024
Pilot Project vs Proof Of Concept - E73
2024 Episode 73 – What’s the difference between a pilot project vs proof of concept? Can one be more technical in natural than the other? Is a pilot project all about people and process? Join Informa…
00:14:48 |
Tue 16 Jan 2024
Changes, What Changes? E72
Changes, what changes? What do you do after you tested your organization for implementation readiness? Be prepared, remain flexible, and make sure your change management person is ready.
00:09:24 |
Wed 03 Jan 2024
Organizational Readiness E71
After setting up your project success factors it’s time to assess the readiness of your people, processes, and technology.
00:12:09 |
Mon 18 Dec 2023
Project Success Factors - E70
Just assess the impact on people, process, and technology. That’s easier said than done. Join Information Governance Consultants, Maura Dunn and Lee Karas, as they give real life examples to help bet…
00:12:01 |
Mon 04 Dec 2023
Key Team Members Make Information Governance Change Happen! - E69
Do you struggle to understand why your information governance project is not gaining the traction you expected? Join Information Governance Consultants, Maura Dunn and Lee Karas, as they discuss best…
00:18:43 |
Mon 20 Nov 2023
Assessment Questions - E68
This episode is great for individuals who want to explore the root cause of information governance issues at their organization and find out how information is flowing across the organization.
00:19:52 |
Mon 06 Nov 2023
Republishing Data and Information Management Challenges - E67
I'm sure at one point or another you were looking for a file, report, or email and said "I can't find what I want when I need it". If this is you, then listening to this episode may give you some pra…
00:21:01 |
Mon 23 Oct 2023
From Records Management to Information Governance - E66
Information governance is helping companies actively use their information to make better business decisions and contributing to overall cost savings. Information governance transitioned from an admi…
00:13:25 |
Mon 09 Oct 2023
Asset Data Management Summary - E65
This summary will review the steps necessary for creating an asset data management program that links to your asset management strategy and your company’s overall business strategy.
00:14:50 |
Mon 25 Sep 2023
Depreciation and Taxes for Physical Assets - E64
Learn the importance of having a strong asset data structure and asset information model to create the links between how the finance, engineering, capital development or construction teams can plan f…
00:08:46 |
Mon 11 Sep 2023
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