Improving Sustainability Through Information Governance

Introduction

By Phyllis L. Elin, PhD

With a wealth of experience as a global consultant in information governance (IG) and compliance spanning over four decades, my journey has evolved in tandem with the transformative shift from conventional records management to the expansive domain of IG. Rooted in the foundational teachings of records and information management (RIM) best practices received in Cincinnati, Ohio, during the 1970s, my educational foundation was shaped by formidable mentors with extensive experience gained during World War II in the U.S. Federal Government.

Despite my initial academic background in English and Political Science, seemingly distant from RIM basics, the training immediately resonated with my sense of reason and ...