stephen rowley guest speaker. consolidating archives and records management services at wirral...
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Stephen Rowley
Guest speaker
Consolidating Archives and Records Management Services
at Wirral Council
Stephen RowleyHead of Support Services – Finance Dept
Wirral Council
Background
Situation at Wirral pre-2007
Aims and Objectives
Wider organisational agendas
Key Drivers
What did we want to achieve
Archives at Wirral - 2006
Records Management at Wirral - 2006
Consolidation Strategy
Shared resources
Reduced carbon footprint
Storage conditions
Appraisal
Access to records
Achievements
Completion within 18 months
Promo & publicity
Major service improvements
Outreach & community involvement
Closure of assets
Compliance
Challenges Faced
Change management
Financial support
Realizing savings
Value for money
Meeting the demand
Building a firm foundation
Sustainability
Solutions
Revenue opportunities
Training & awareness
Senior management support
Clear communication
Regular updates to members
Promotional opportunities
Partnerships
Concluding Thoughts
Be patient, but tenacious
Hold on to the vision
Make friends
Think broad
Get good staff
Celebrate