EURIM
Value of Information Subgroup
The importance of information, the current state of play
The National
Archives / Knowledge Council, Information matters - Building government’s
capability in managing knowledge & information, Nov 2008
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/services/publications/information-matters-strategy.pdf
A strategy to help
govt departments develop the frameworks, tools and culture needed to raise
knowledge and information management capability. It stresses importance of
improved information management to individuals, society, public and private
sectors, and improved economic growth.
Government in particular should
regard the management and exploitation of knowledge and information as a core
responsibility. The three strategic themes are the need for government
to:
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Build information
management and sharing culture.
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Improve professionalism
of knowledge and information management as a core capability of government.
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Improve the way departments
manage information as a valuable asset.
They propose six key principles, with key actions associated with each:
1. Improve the value of the
information and knowledge held.
For example, the KC will develop a framework for mapping the location and value
of knowledge and information, supported by practical examples of business
benefit.
2. Build a knowledge management and knowledge-sharing culture For
example, the National Archive’s cross-government programme of information
management assessments will be extended to incorporate assessment of
capabilities in knowledge management.
3. Use common standards and secure processes
For example, support & rewarding the sharing and re-use of information.
4. Build capability
For example, define & promote information skills & professionalism programme.
5. Strengthen leadership across government and within departments For
example, ensure departments appoint Senior Information Risk Owners, Information
Asset owners & Senior Information and Knowledge managers.
6. Improve technology
For example, monitor & influence IT development, establish benchmarks and
disseminate examples of best practice & pilots.
NB These
principles have since been turned into a detailed action plan
(unpublished)
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