27 Apr 2017

Archive and Records Management workshop_released 02/17

ArchivingWhat is and is not a Record & to keep or not to keep…. that’s why ancient folks wrote their history on walls, because they were smart enough to know that, if they put it in the files, it would be lost forever.
Well, times have changed & records are now in every organization. From purchasing reciepts to tax documents to communications, they need to be identitied and managed properly. The method of records management that a company uses should be tailored to fit the needs of the organization. There are, however, some basic concepts in most records management systems.  With our “ the participants will discover the basic elements of records management programs and different ways to manage records.
Workshop Objectives:

  • Define records and archives
  • Analyze records in context
  • Classify records
  • Understand different systems
  • Maintain and convert records

Archiving and Records Management Course Outline:

Module One: Getting Started

  • Icebreaker
  • Housekeeping Items
  • The Parking Lot
  • Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Understanding Records

  • What is Records Management?
  • Defining Records
  • Archives vs. Records
  • Life Cycle
  • Case Study
  • Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Management of Records

  • What Is and Is Not a Record?
  • Record Programs
  • Management of Systems
  • Developing Standards
  • Case Study
  • Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Context (I)

  • Techniques for Analyzing Records
  • Collecting Information
  • Organizational Needs
  • Legal Demands
  • Case Study
  • Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Context (II)

  • Routine Process
  • Creative Process
  • System Analysis
  • Records Survey
  • Case Study
  • Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Classification

  • Functionality
  • Prioritize
  • Assess and Review
  • Develop a Tool
  • Case Study
  • Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Paper-Based Systems

  • Arranging and Grouping
  • Building Files
  • Elementary & Intermediate
  • Metadata
  • Case Study
  • Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Electronic Records

  • Classifying
  • Folders and Directories
  • Groupings
  • Metadata
  • Case Study
  • Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Hybrid Systems

  • Routine Processes
  • Creative Processes
  • Design
  • Limitations
  • Case Study
  • Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Appraisals & Systems

  • Taxonomy of Values
  • Macro Appraisal
  • Strategy & Criteria
  • Document & Review Decisions
  • Case Study
  • Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Record Maintenance

  • Paper
  • Electronic
  • Create Archives
  • Conversion
  • Case Study
  • Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

  • Words from the Wise
  • Review of Parking Lot
  • Lessons Learned
  • Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Additionally, the workshop includes the following:

  1. Training Manuals for each delegate, Icebreakers, energizers, and other workshop activities to heighten the effectiveness of training sessions when targeted to the lesson topic and the overall needs of the participants.
  2. PowerPoint slides embedded with videos that will compliment the instructor-led training experience and provide an excellent summary of training concepts in point format. Flip chart notes are also available as an alternative for workshop training.
  3. Quick Reference Sheets. These powerful Quick Reference sheets are an excellent take away from any training program or as a stand-alone desktop reference tool.
  4. Usage of real life examples, case studies, and stories based on the instructor’s industry experience that are relevant to the group.
  5. Certificates. The Certificate of Completion is meant to publicly acknowledge the effort and expense invested by participants in the completion of the training workshop.
  6. Course related MP3 Audio book for training on the go and a complimentary E-book on select Soft Skills.

All of these professional training resources are based on the most up-to-date body of knowledge and carefully selected by subject matter experts.  To better comprehend each module’s objectives & outline, please click on the following link that demonstrates the HR’ module on our website: http://readacademy.net/course-curriculum/
To register for the workshop or additional information on a specific module, please respond back with your choice of the pick and/or visit http://readacademy.net/softskills-training-courses/; to enable us meet your business requirements, please fill out the professional enquiry form at: http://readacademy.net/contact-us/.  If you have any questions, concerns or need an insight to our soft approach, please contact us at: info@readacademy.net and/or call us +966532874341.