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What a difference a year makes….
1st February 2023

2023 is turning out to be a very different prospect to 2022. Many information leaders have seen changes in their reporting lines as well as dealing with economic headwinds. This is a particularly difficult combination, so information leaders need to focus on articulating their value and maintaining a positive mindset.

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Happy anniversary Jinfo, née FreePint
4th January 2023

25 years, 600 editions, 500 contributors. Jinfo has come a long way, and so has the value of information work. However, information leaders still need to win the war for talent, hold vendors to account, and keep an eye on competitors.

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2022: the more things change, the more they stay the same
1st December 2022

2022 started with confidence riding high, but eleven months later, things are very different. Yet our clients tell us they face the same, perennial demands: drive costs down; drive value up; deliver hyper specific business and competitor intelligence; and the ongoing war for talent to address these demands.

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Are you in a "proactive state of resilience"?
15th November 2022

With the year end looming, our clients are closing out their 2022 deliverables and turning their attention to 2023 and the challenge of a more uncertain operating environment.

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Strategies for succeeding in the final quarter
26th October 2022

In a challenging final quarter of the year, focussing on content portfolio cost reduction and doing "OK" are two valid strategies for information leaders.

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The Jinfo Subscription is back by popular demand!
13th October 2022

The Jinfo Subscription has been relaunched, with unique and practical Content to drive Information Strategy, and a Community platform for confidential dialogue with other Information Leaders. Find out what’s planned for 2023, and why it’s a great time to start a Jinfo Subscription.

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Is the client always right?
21st September 2022

Whilst user expressions of value are important, they should be treated with caution. Information leaders can offer significant value by enabling smart decisions about information products and services. Realising this potential hinges on your ability to frame the question and offer potential solutions that serve the best interests of your organisation.

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Portfolio Management: do your "users' expression of value" drive your decisions?
17th August 2022

Effective Content Portfolio Management can be enhanced with effective product scoring mechanisms. But getting the right balance between quantitative and qualitative measures is critical if you are going to enhance your credibility with your stakeholders.

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Are you in a proactive state of resilience? Preparing for contract negotiations
13th July 2022

The final quarter can feel daunting; a busy operating period often combined with a large number of contract renewals. Negotiations are increasingly difficult; a value based approach can provide useful levers. Learn about the practical strategies you can employ to drive the negotiating process.

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