MEET THE BOARD
ENGAGING MINDS, EMPOWERING SUCCESS:
Meet The Board In the background of many membership organisations there is a dedicated team of volunteer professionals, often known as “The Board”, who meet regularly to shape the future direction and vision of their company. The meetings, conversations, flying minutes and strategic planning between Board members is what has structured the RIMPA of today. BY JOANNE KANE
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ow in its 52nd year of existence, change is afoot with the introduction of independent directors to the Board bringing industry insight, fresh perspectives, and a wealth of experience to allow RIMPA to evolve and grow. We sat down with the newly appointed and existing Board members from all RIMPA regions to find out who they are and what has shaped them throughout their careers.
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THOMAS KAUFHOLD MRIM Chair Of the Board / ACT Director PORTFOLIO: Finance and Risk Committee How long have you been involved with RIMPA? Since 1975 when the ACT Branch was established. Where do you see the future of the information management profession heading? What changes if any would you like to see. Clearly information technology is still advancing rapidly, and that information is stored in an ever-increasing number of platforms which is challenging to keep up and deal with. Artificial intelligence or machine learning is now seen as a way of managing this information chaos. It may well be the case, but there is danger that while the application of artificial intelligence matures, vital records are lost, and harmful errors are made. The Information Manager has a critical role to play in steering the application of this emerging technology forward whilst maintaining sound records management principles and standards. Tell us 2 tips or tricks that you carry in your toolbelt of knowledge about records and information management that you would not be able to do your job without? 1. Develop your negotiation and project management skills 2. Keep up to date with information technology trends, learn the language. Do you have a favourite quote or book that has really resonated with you? Records Management is easy, but it is people who make it complicated. (Ross Thompson, former ACT Branch Council member, Federal Councillor RMAA)
