Article Idea:
IA work in an organisation that does not do IA
suggested by Lawrence Ladomery on 2007/08/24
Hello,
I have a question but not an answer, unfortunately.
I work for a big organisation where there is no clear and formalised strategy for information. We don’t have a CIO.
The result is that information is badly organised and managed.
How can an IA do his job properly if the organisation lacks the rigour and culture needed to manage information properly?
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Patrick C. Walsh
38 Reputation points
Posted 2007/08/28 @ 04:47AM with
If an IA is persistent, talented and willing to tackle internal political issues then they can make a difference but IMHO, without clear backing from senior management, its akin to herding cats.
Matthew C. Clarke
54 Reputation points
Posted 2007/09/04 @ 19:21PM with
Patrick’s right—its very hard for a lone IA to make any difference without a senior patron. But perhaps you can try to cultivate such a person.
Do some good work in your own domain. Choose an area that has some business benefit, i.e. not just a fancy bit of UI, but something that saves employees time or generates additional revenue. Look around for managers to show the system to. Find a supporter who can put in a good word for what you are doing. Build relationships with others who might be interested so that you have a group how can (a) introduce other good IA practices and (b) bring the benefits to the attention of decision-makers.
Oh, and pray a lot!
Matt.