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Introduction to Records Management

  • Defining records management and its strategic importance
  • Essential terminology: records, archives, and information assets
  • Core principles of effective records governance

Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance

  • Public records legislation and retention mandates
  • Auditing processes and legal holds
  • ISO 15489 and relevant international standards

Records Lifecycle Management

  • Managing creation, classification, storage, retention, and disposal
  • Metadata management and ensuring traceability
  • Protocols for archiving and secure destruction

Classification and Retention Scheduling

  • Designing effective classification schemes
  • Establishing retention rules based on legal, fiscal, and operational needs
  • Managing review cycles and handling exceptions

Digital Records and Automation

  • Electronic document and records management systems (EDRMS)
  • Digitization processes and metadata tagging
  • Leveraging automation for compliance and operational efficiency

Change Management and Adoption

  • Training staff on updated procedures
  • Engaging leadership and cultivating change champions
  • Developing internal policies and user guides

Practical Exercises and Review

  • Case study: mapping a records lifecycle for a government department
  • Hands-on session: drafting a retention schedule
  • Identifying common pitfalls and key lessons learned

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of organizational documentation practices
  • Practical experience with information handling or archiving processes
  • Knowledge of compliance or public administration procedures

Target Audience

  • Records officers
  • Information governance professionals
  • Public administrators and compliance staff
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