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• ALGIM: AI Leadership Masterclass Series

  • Start
    8 Sep 2026
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  • End
    22 Sep 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams

  Register

  AI is a powerful tool transforming how local government delivers services, engages communities and improves operations. This masterclass series equips leaders – regardless of technical background – with the skills to guide AI decision-making and strategy. Through clear language and practical examples, it explores emerging AI trends, leadership approaches and leveraging the power of your own AI – Adaptive Intelligence.

  Masterclass Guide: Futurist Dave Wild

  

  Dave Wild is the author of Futurework – A Guidebook for The Future of Work. Living on the edge of the world in Aotearoa New Zealand, Dave has presented on stages and screens across the globe from San Francisco to South Auckland to Sydney.

  As a Futurist he’s inspired and guided audiences at industry conferences, government meetings and team events for clients such as Microsoft, Xero, Digital Public Service, Auckland Council, Wellington City Council and ALGIM. Dave inspires audiences with future insights and tools that open minds to new possibilities ahead.

  Masterclass Schedule:

  • Tue 8 Sep #1: AI Foundations & Innovation
  • Tue 15 Sep #2: AI Strategy & Integration
  • Tue 22 Sep #3: AI Leadership

  Cost:

  Standard Offer

  • $499 + GST for the full series of three masterclasses for one participant
  • $199 + GST per additional participant (second and subsequent bookings from the same organisation)

  Masterclass Details:

  • Timing: 3 x weekly sessions run from NZST 2:00pm to 3:30pm / AEST 12:00pm to 1:30pm / AWST 9am to 10:30am

  • Certification: Certificate of Completion possible for completing full series and questionnaire

  • Resources: Presentation slides (recorded), peer discussion (not recorded) and practical workplace activities between sessions.

  • Platform: Microsoft Teams

  • You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is beneficial and encouraged.

  • You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.

  • You will receive an email with a link to each session.

  
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• ALGIM Training Session: Developing an Information Management Strategy

  • Start
    9 Sep 2026
  •  
  • End
    21 Oct 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams
  • Spaces left
    7

  Register

  An Information Management (IM) Strategy is an essential tool for local authorities. This course will help you create an IM Strategy for your organisation. 

  
  

  The course outline overview:

  • Weeks 1-3 online - Understand the foundations of an IM Strategy.
  • Weeks 2-3 - Outside of class sessions - plan/prepare for developing a strategy.
  • Week 4 online - Exploring current IM challenges, developing skill sets to meet IM challenges, turning strategy into action. 
    Weeks 5-6 - Outside of class sessions - develop a 90-day action plan and start developing your IM strategy.
    Week 7 online session - Includes realistic goals, measure improvements and next steps.
  • Weeks 5-6 - Outside of class sessions - develop a 90-day action plan and start developing your IM strategy.
  • Week 7 online session - Includes realistic goals, measure improvements and next steps.
  • Weeks 5-6 - Outside of class sessions - develop a 90-day action plan and start developing your IM strategy.
  • Week 7 online session - Includes realistic goals, measure improvements and next steps.
  • Two follow-up sessions - At an agreed date with the trainer.

  
  

  Dates for online sessions - all run from 9:00 AM - 10.30 AM

  • Wednesday 9th September 2026
  • Friday  11th September 2026
  • Monday 14th September 2026
  • Wednesday 30th September 2026
  • Friday 2nd October 2026
  • Monday 5th October 2026
  • Wednesday 21st October 2026

  
  

  What you need to know:

  • We will use Microsoft Teams as the platform.
  • You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
  • You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
  • Sessions are limited to 4 -8 participants
  • You will receive an email with a link to each session.
  • We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure that you can hear and see everything

  
  

  If you have any issues, please contact training@algim.org.nz

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• ALGIM Training Session: Introduction to Information Management

  • Start
    16 Sep 2026
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  • End
    30 Sep 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams
  • Spaces left
    6

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  This introductory level course is designed for those who are new to information and records management in any sector, who want to get to grips with information management best practice, or those who want to understand more about the 'why' of information management and what it involves.

  The course explores all the basics of information and records management across both the physical, and digital environments. It also covers the role information and records professionals play in their organisation, and how good information management contributes to their organisation's success.

  The course is divided into seven modules of 90 minutes each. Each module is delivered online with its own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. There is also a small amount of homework to be done between modules to support learning.

  The course covers the following:

  • Session 1 - course overview, defining IM and record-keeping
  • Session 2 - legislation and standards
  • Session 3 - storage and handling, disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Session 4 - creation and control using classification structures, physical file management
  • Session 5 - metadata, email management, databases
  • Session 6 - shared network drives, electronic document management systems, digitalisation
  • Session 7 - managing non-current information, disposal of information, archives 

  
  

  About our presenter Kerri Siatiras, Siatiras Consulting

  

  Kerri is an independent information and records management consultant with extensive experience as both a practitioner and consultant. Kerri was an owner and consultant with the successful independent consulting firm SWIM Ltd for 15 years during which time she helped develop the IM Toolkit with ALGIM. Kerri has continued her ongoing close association with ALGIM and the local authority sector through training and consulting services.

  What you need to know:

  • We will use Microsoft Teams as the platform.
  • You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
  • You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
  • Sessions are limited to 4 - 8 participants. If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and transfer all registrations to the next intake.
  • You will receive an email with a link to each session.
  • We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure that you can hear and see everything.

  
  

  If you have any issues, please contact training@algim.org.nz

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• ALGIM Training Session: Microsoft 365 Purview Records Management

  • Start
    22 Sep 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    24 Sep 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  If you’re responsible for the management of information in Microsoft 365, or the design and adoption of Microsoft 365 for information management, this course is for you.

  This course has been designed by Records Managers for Records Managers and is built around standards. It covers Microsoft Purview.

  Learn how to design, configure and implement Microsoft 365 to get the most of its features and gain an understanding of coverage for existing standards.

  This course will explore the information management features of Microsoft 365, including licensing requirements and information architecture requirements to support information governance.

  About our presenter Andrea McIntosh, Leadership Through Data

  Andrea has worked in information and technology management for over two decades. As an experienced Information Manager, mainly in the public records space, she brings extensive experience in strategy, information and data architecture, and project delivery. As a skilled trainer and business coach, she shares her passion for information and records management and empowers others around her. Increasing stakeholder engagement and bringing people along on the journey, while delivering pragmatic solutions with sustainable information management at the heart of them is always the aim. Andrea is also actively involved in the development of IM standards and delivery of support to the sector in this space.
  

  
  

  Course outline:

  Module 1

  • Records Management and M365
  • Microsoft 365 Environment
  • Modern Collaboration Architecture
  • Considerations in a cloud world
  • Data Governance within M365
  • Microsoft 365 Information Architecture
  • Relationship between Teams & SharePoint
  • Metadata and Content types
  • Making the most of metadata

  Module 2

  • Microsoft Purview
  • Records Management Overview
  • Records Management Features
  • Retention Policies
  • Retention Labels
  • Static and Adaptive scopes
  • File Plans
  • Retention triggers including event triggers
  • Labels declaring records

  Module 3

  • Auto-application of retention labels
  • Retention labels vs Retention Policies
  • Principles of retention
  • Disposition options
  • Best practice for retention labels and policies
  • Licensing requirements for RM
  • M365 records management limitations

  Module 4

  • eDiscovery
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Dashboards, audit log and reporting
  • Which license do we need
  • Planning for change
  • Working together with IT
  • M365 Assessment against key RM standards

  
  

  
  

  What you need to know

  • CPD Points: 12
  • Course level: Intermediate
  • Platform: Microsoft Teams will be used for this training session. You will receive a Teams Meeting link prior to the training date. 
  • Prerequisites: This is an advanced Microsoft 365 course and assumes you are already:  
    • Familiar with using Microsoft 365 for file storage including SharePoint (if not, please see our Microsoft 365 SharePoint Super User Training Course) 
    • Familiar with editing document metadata (properties) in SharePoint (if not, please see our Microsoft 365 SharePoint Super User Training Course) 
    • Familiar with information life cycles and records management in general terms (if not, please see our Records Management Training Course)
  • Sessions are limited to 4 - 10 participants. If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and reschedule the session.
  • We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure there are no tech issues.
  • You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
  • You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.

  
  

  For any questions, please contact training@algim.org.nz

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• ALGIM Training Session: Data Driven Storytelling

  • Start
    24 Sep 2026
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  • End
    1 Oct 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Course Overview

  • All organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for policy, design, and engagement professionals who want to incorporate charts, graphs, and infographics into their content, but do not have a background in statistics.
  • Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues to produce unique, compelling, and accessible content.
  • The workshop incorporates individual and group activities to refine and develop your data-driven storytelling skills.

  
  

  Module 1:

  • A (very) short history of data visualisation
  • Important terms and definitions
  • The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling

  
  Module 2:

  • The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)
  • Data visualisation accessibility considerations
  • Design dos and don’ts
  • Tying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project

  
  

  Online Course Structure & Information:

  • Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 M (NZST)
  • Dates:
  • • Session 1 - Thursday 24 September 2026.
    • Session 2 - Thursday 1 October 2026
  • Price: $649 + GST
  • You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
  • You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
  • You will receive an email with a link to each sessions
  • We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure that you can hear and see everything.
  • Sessions are limited to 8 - 12 participants.
  • If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and transfer all registrations to the next intake.

  
  

  If you have any issues, please contact training@algim.org.nz

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• ALGIM Training Session: Disposing of Local Authority Information and Records

  • Start
    9 Oct 2026
  •  
  • End
    16 Oct 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams

  Register

  This intermediate level course is designed for those who are responsible for managing the disposal of information and records with their local authority.

  
  

  The course explores all the basics of disposing of information and records management across both the physical, and digital environments. It also covers the processes involved in disposal, the legal requirements and how to utilise the ALGIM Disposal Schedule.

  
  

  The course is divided into four modules of 90 minutes each. Each module is delivered online with its own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. There is also a small amount of homework to be done between modules to support learning.

    

  About our presenter Kerri Siatiras, Siatiras Consulting

  

  Kerri is an independent information and records management consultant with extensive experience as both a practitioner and consultant. Kerri was an owner and consultant with the successful independent consulting firm SWIM Ltd for 15 years during which time she helped develop the IM Toolkit with ALGIM. Kerri has continued her ongoing close association with ALGIM and the local authority sector through training and consulting services.

  
  

  Online sessions – all run from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Session 1 - Course overview, understanding disposal, introducing disposal schedules, the difference between appraisal and sentencing
  • Session 2 - Legal requirements for disposal, understanding protected records, how the ALGIM disposal schedule fits in
  • Session 3 - Utilising the AGLIM disposal schedule
  • Session 4 - Understanding implementation, processes for implementing a disposal schedule over hard copy records, and digital records, course wrap up

  
  

  What you need to know

  • Visit the IM Toolkit to download a copy of the ALGIM BP06 Disposal Schedule – this is a requirement for this course: ALGIM Inc - IM Toolkit
  • We will use Microsoft Teams as the platform.
  • You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
  • You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
  • Sessions are limited to 4 - 8 participants. If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and transfer all registrations to the next intake.
  • You will receive an email with a link to each session.
  • We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure that you can hear and see everything.

  
  

  For any questions, please contact training@algim.org.nz

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• ALGIM Training Session: Microsoft 365 CoPilot for Information Managers

  • When
    13 Oct 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams

  Register

  Microsoft Copilot is a powerful AI tool designed to revolutionize the way we work. The real opportunity is to not only transform personal productivity, but lift the capability of an entire organization.

  Copilot sets a new baseline, one where every employee gains the skills to write, design, code, analyse data, and more, amplifying expertise and taking work from good to exceptional.

  In this course, created specifically for information managers, you’ll gain a solid understanding of how to handle compliance aspects of Microsoft 365 Copilot’s functionalities through the Microsoft Pivot Compliance Portal.

  This course will enable you to strategically integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot into your information management processes to ensure its compliant use within your organization.

  About our presenter Andrea McIntosh, Leadership Through Data

  

  Andrea has worked in information and technology management for over two decades. As an experienced Information Manager, mainly in the public records space, she brings extensive experience in strategy, information and data architecture, and project delivery. As a skilled trainer and business coach, she shares her passion for information and records management and empowers others around her.  Increasing stakeholder engagement and bringing people along on the journey, while delivering pragmatic solutions with sustainable information management at the heart of them is always the aim. Andrea is also actively involved in the development of IM standards and delivery of support to the sector in this space.

  Course outline

  • Introduction 
  • What is Microsoft 365 Copilot? 
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot Overview 
  • Data, Privacy & Security For Microsoft 365 Copilot 
  • Get Ready For Microsoft 365 Copilot 
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot Settings Configuration 
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot Configuration For Teams Meetings 
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot Interactions Audit 
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot eDiscovery 
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot Data Retention 
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot Communication Compliance 
  • Wrap Up

  
  

  What you need to know

  • CPD Points: 6
  • Course level: Foundation
  • Platform: Microsoft Teams will be used for this training session. You will receive a Teams Meeting link prior to the training date. 
  • Sessions are limited to 5 - 10 participants
  • We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure there are no tech issues.
  • You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
  • You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.

  
  

  For any questions, please contact training@algim.org.nz

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• ALGIM Training Session: Microsoft 365 SharePoint Fundamentals

  • Start
    14 Oct 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    15 Oct 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  SharePoint is the technology the powers all file storage in Microsoft 365 including OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams.

  This course has been designed to give you the core skills for working with and managing files stored in SharePoint as well as creating and managing a SharePoint site.

  You will learn how to create and edit documents and pages as well as work with Microsoft Lists.

  This course will provide the novice user with a thorough understanding of the basic SharePoint building blocks of Lists, Libraries, Pages and Columns plus experience and understanding of the settings and permissions available in a SharePoint site.

  This course provides hands on experience working as both a user of a SharePoint site and as a SharePoint Site Owner to give you the skills and knowledge need to work effectively with SharePoint in Microsoft 365.

  About our presenter Andrea McIntosh, Leadership Through Data

  

  Andrea has worked in information and technology management for over two decades. As an experienced Information Manager, mainly in the public records space, she brings extensive experience in strategy, information and data architecture, and project delivery. As a skilled trainer and business coach, she shares her passion for information and records management and empowers others around her.  Increasing stakeholder engagement and bringing people along on the journey, while delivering pragmatic solutions with sustainable information management at the heart of them is always the aim. Andrea is also actively involved in the development of IM standards and delivery of support to the sector in this space.

  Course outline:

  
  

  Creating and Navigating a SharePoint Site

  • Create a SharePoint Site
  • Navigate a SharePoint Site
  • Navigate Between SharePoint Sites
  • Access Site Settings

  Permissions and Access Controls
  

  • Default SharePoint Permissions
  • Adding and Removing Owners, Members and Visitors

  Libraries
  

  • Use a Document Library to Work with Files including
  • Upload
  • Create
  • Delete
  • Edit
  • Rename
  • Move & Copy
  • Enter and Edit File Properties

  Set Alerts
  

  • Create Filters and Views
  • Create a Document Library
  • Create and Modify Columns

  Lists
  

  • Create a List
  • Create and Modify Columns
  • Set Alerts
  • Create Filters and Views
  • Sort Lists

  Pages
  

  • Create a Page
  • Modify a Page
  • Promote a Page

  
  

  What you need to know

  • CPD Points: 6
  • Course level: Foundation
  • Platform: Microsoft Teams will be used for this training session. You will receive a Teams Meeting link prior to the training date. 
  • Sessions are limited to 5 - 10 participants. If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and reschedule the session.
  • We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure there are no tech issues.
  • You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
  • You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.

  
  For any questions, please contact training@algim.org.nz

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• ALGIM Training Session: IM Monitoring and Reporting

  • Start
    2 Nov 2026
  •  
  • End
    11 Nov 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  This intermediate course is designed for more Senior IM Practitioners who are responsible for monitoring and reporting on IM activities and services.

  
  

  The course explores types of measurement, monitoring and reporting that may be appropriate and how to ensure the monitoring and reporting we do is useful.

   

  About our presenter Kerri Siatiras, Siatiras Consulting 

  

  Kerri is an independent information and records management consultant with extensive experience as both a practitioner and consultant. Kerri was an owner and consultant with the successful independent consulting firm SWIM Ltd for 15 years during which time she helped develop the IM Toolkit with ALGIM. Kerri has continued her ongoing close association with ALGIM and the local authority sector through training and consulting services.

  
  

  Course Topics

  • Defining monitoring and reporting 
  • Understanding the legislative and business context
  • Understanding why we need to monitor and report on IM
  • Exploring how the Executive Sponsor role fits in
  • Possible levels of measurement in an organisation
  • Types of monitoring and reporting 
  • Determining what monitoring and reporting should be in place
  • How to ensure that what we monitor and report on is useful

  
  

  What you need to know

  • Online sessions – all run from 9:00am – 10:30am
    
  • We will use Microsoft Teams as the platform.
  • You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
  • You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
  • Sessions are limited to 4 - 8 participants. If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and transfer all registrations to the next intake.
  • You will receive an email with a link to each session.
  • We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure that you can hear and see everything.

  
  

  For any questions, please contact training@algim.org.nz

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• ALGIM Training Session: Information Asset Management

  • Start
    30 Nov 2026
  •  
  • End
    9 Dec 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  This intermediate level course is designed for those who already understand core concepts relating to information and records management, and are charged with the management of information assets (whether paper-based or digital).

  
  

  The course explores the ideas around information being an asset, how we can understand what information assets we hold (through development of an information asset register), and how managing information assets can improve information management within your local authority.

  
  

  About our presenter Kerri Siatiras, Siatiras Consulting

  

  Kerri is an independent information and records management consultant with extensive experience as both a practitioner and consultant. Kerri was an owner and consultant with the successful independent consulting firm SWIM Ltd for 15 years during which time she helped develop the IM Toolkit with ALGIM. Kerri has continued her ongoing close association with ALGIM and the local authority sector through training and consulting services.

  
  

  Online sessions – all run from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

  • Session 1 – Introduction to information assets
  • Session 2 – Developing an information asset register
  • Session 3 – Managing our information assets
  • Session 4 – Using an information asset register to support business activities

  
  

  What you need to know

  • We will use Microsoft Teams as the platform.
  • You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
  • You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
  • Sessions are limited to 4 - 8 participants. If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and transfer all registrations to the next intake.
  • You will receive an email with a link to each session.
  • We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure that you can hear and see everything.

  
  

  For any questions, please contact training@algim.org.nz

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• ALGIM Training Session: Introducing Information Management for Local Authorities and CCO's

  • Start
    30 Nov 2026
  •  
  • End
    18 Dec 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Microsoft Teams
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  This beginner course is designed for those who are new to information management and the specific requirements relating to the management of information and records in local authorities.

  The course explores all the basics of information management across both the physical, and digital environments, from creation through to disposal.  It also covers the role IM practitioners play in their organisation, and how good IM contributes to and supports the overall functions and goals of the local authority.

  The course is divided into seven modules of 90 minutes each.  Each module is delivered online with its own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand.  There is also a small amount of homework to be done between modules to support learning.

  About our presenter Kerri Siatiras, Siatiras Consulting

  

  Kerri is an independent information and records management consultant with extensive experience as both a practitioner and consultant. Kerri was an owner and consultant with the successful independent consulting firm SWIM Ltd for 15 years during which time she helped develop the IM Toolkit with ALGIM. Kerri has continued her ongoing close association with ALGIM and the local authority sector through training and consulting services.

  
  

  Online sessions – all run from 9:00am – 10:30am

  • Session 1 - course overview, defining IM and record-keeping
  • Session 2 - legislation and standards
  • Session 3 - storage and handling, disaster recover and business continuity planning
  • Session 4 - creation and control using classification structures, physical file management
  • Session 5 - metadata, email management, databases
  • Session 6 - shared network drives, electronic document management systems, digitisation
  • Session 7 - managing non-current information, disposal of information, local authority archives.

  
  

  What you need to know

  • We will use Microsoft Teams as the platform.
  • You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
  • You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
  • Sessions are limited to 4 - 8 participants
  • If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and transfer all registrations to the next intake.
    
  • You will receive an email with a link to each session.
  • We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure that you can hear and see everything

  
  

  For any questions, please contact training@algim.org.nz

  Show details