Budgets, annual strategic plans, staff reviews... plus all the regular work that needs to get done... These final months of the calendar year can feel a bit frantic.
Inbound queries to Jinfo this time of year reflect seasonal concerns:
- What are best practices in communicating the value of information services?
- Do you have a guide to core competencies for information professionals?
- How do we translate the high-level strategic goals of the organisation into specific projects with measurable results?
- What skills should my team be developing in 2017?
- Do you have any insight into Vendor X's roadmap for next year?
Start with the just-published Jinfo for information strategy, and then our layman's guide to information expertise, both on our blog. They will give you insight into the most common questions and concerns around information strategy, plus links to articles, reports, webinars and Community sessions of interest.
But don't be surprised if these insights leave you wanting more - every organisation is unique, and the way you'll answer these critical questions needs to reflect your environment, resources and culture.
That's why Jinfo ramps up our offerings of custom strategy workshops this time of year as well. Our flexible delivery model works in person or via web-based meeting, in one session or two, with just your managers, with your whole team, or even with additional stakeholders from within your organisation.
Each is grounded in our research and adapted to the specific needs of each customer. Recent sessions have supported:
- A major pharmaceutical company
- One of the central banks
- Two global manufacturing companies
- with upcoming sessions for a top information vendor and a global consultancy.
If you want specialised assistance for your organisation, bring me your questions about our custom workshops and other consulting services.
Robin Neidorf
Director of Research
