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MWS Collingwood 2009 Information Management (IM) Programme

This is a brief introduction to the Information Management (IM) Programme being undertaken at MWS Collingwood at Fareham, Hampshire.

IM began in 2007 with a programe to conduct file and folder housekeeping and to move into a self-constructed 1 to 13 folder structure.

The success of this initial phase varied throughout the organisation,and the lessons identified through that process has formed the foundation to Phase 2 of IM that formally began in April 2009. By 2010 the whole organisation will not only have moved files and folders to a robust and proven structure but will also be working and using smart electronic working techniques: This time the intention is to make available the whole IM package through education and guidance.

IM is fairly straight forward - but only if you have been told about its benefits and what can be achieved. The focus is not on technology but on giving people guidance and information, demonstrating the benefits and ensuring that everyone knows what is expected of them.

Knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Starting small is best - doing nothing is not an option. Sometimes all that is needed is to step back and re-examine how you handle your information flows and to take a look at the IM guidance available on the IM website.

To help all staff members get the most out of this for work and home use this page forms part of that guidance.

More information and links to Internet resources to follow.