Information Nation: Seven Keys to Information Management Compliance, Second Edition

Chapter 13. Create an Organizational Structure to Support IMC

IMC relies upon an organizational structure to ensure that people with suitable skills, training, experience, and authority are put in charge of IMC in different areas, and at different levels, of the organization. This is not an easy task, and many organizations have struggled to build an Information Management infrastructure that reflects the ongoing transition to electronic business processes, new laws and regulations, and changing business practices in general.

Organizations must have a clearly mapped out and articulated organizational structure for their Information Management program. Remember that Information Management is a permanent part of your organization's activities, so your organization should have a permanent Information Management Governance structure.

In this chapter, we will look at several strategies for delegating authority for Information Management and creating a personnel structure designed to ensure compliance. This is critical because improper delegation not only increases the likelihood that Information Management mistakes will be made but also can create serious liability for the company. In the next chapter we will look at an actual example of an Information Management organizational structure that you can use to evaluate your current approach.

Specialization Is the Reality

Many issues in the Information Management world increasingly require the participation and advice of specialists. The organizational ...