Information Revolution
Every fortnight Karl, Judi and Michael get together to discuss topics in information management practice that are relevant for today and the future. We’ll bring in other industry insiders to talk about what they’re doing, and how their practice is changing. Information management in government is in the midst of a long term transition. To be successful now and in the future, we have to be active participants in the day-to-day business of our organisations and in the design of the information resources that our organisations use. If we get this right, the next big gains in productivity and public good will come from us. It’s a revolution in information management – and we want everyone to be part of it. Hosted by Karl Melrose, Judi Vernau (Metataxis NZ) and Michael Upton (Metataxis NZ).
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Video, if you prefer
You can check out the Information Revolution YouTube channel, if you're into talking heads. (No, not Talking Heads.)
Same content as the podcast, just with video.
Episodes
Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
Judi takes point, talking about how to get the big picture and what that means. Also that it doesn't need to be a long, slow thing. How do you make useful tactical changes, creating a virtuous cycle AND have confidence that you're heading in the right direction? Start by understanding the information landscape.
With your hosts:
Judi Vernau (Metataxis NZ and UK)
Karl Melrose (Castlepoint Systems)
Michael Upton (Metataxis NZ)
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
The opposite of a vicious circle, creating a virtuous cycle is about asking: what are those things we do or could do that would allow us to do bigger and better things? With a side order of pondering about relationships with IT and how to get the right access to Microsoft 365!
With your hosts:
Karl Melrose (Castlepoint Systems)
Judi Vernau (Metataxis NZ and UK)
Michael Upton (Metataxis NZ)
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Part of a series loosely around the state of the industry and how to really make steps to improve. With your hosts:
Karl Melrose (Castlepoint Systems)
Judi Vernau (Metataxis NZ and UK)
Michael Upton (Metataxis NZ)
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
The start of a new series, loosely around the state of the industry and how to really make steps to improve. With your hosts:
Karl Melrose (Castlepoint Systems)
Judi Vernau (Metataxis NZ and UK)
Michael Upton (Metataxis NZ)
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
What skills do you think information teams will need in the future? A classic new year topic. This necessarily requires talking about what we think the future might look.
With your hosts:
Karl Melrose (Castlepoint Systems)
Judi Vernau (Metataxis NZ and UK)
Michael Upton (Metataxis NZ)
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
How are stories compelling for getting work done? How do you tell good stories? Maybe it all comes back to DIKAR? Once again!
Karl shares a couple of information-related stories he really likes, from this RIMPA Global panel:
Start of the panel - https://youtu.be/KBWiKDHq7Tc?t=10859
Rowan’s Story - https://youtu.be/KBWiKDHq7Tc?t=12795
Duncan’s story - https://youtu.be/KBWiKDHq7Tc?t=11370
With your hosts:
Karl Melrose (Castlepoint Systems)
Judi Vernau (Metataxis NZ and UK)
Michael Upton (Metataxis NZ)
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
How do you talk to the executive in your organisation?
When should you even be doing it?
What can they do for you?
And why are information records folks excited about a book about IT that Karl recommends?
With your hosts:
Karl Melrose (Castlepoint Systems)
Judi Vernau (Metataxis NZ and UK)
Michael Upton (Metataxis NZ)
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
This episode is our first crack at having a guest! Gillian Oliver joined us to talk about information cultures, a topic she has written about widely, including in her book Recordkeeping Cultures with Fiorella Foscarini.
With your hosts:
Judi Vernau (Metataxis NZ and UK)
Michael Upton (Metataxis NZ)
Karl couldn't join us this episode, but will be back!
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Findability, search strategies, and actually asking people what they need to find out and how they expect to do it: all critical aspects of information architecture and information management!
With your hosts:
Karl Melrose (Castlepoint Systems)
Judi Vernau (Metataxis NZ and UK)
Michael Upton (Metataxis NZ)
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Sometimes information architects and managers alike obsess over systems and tools and all the rest: what about dealing with people? That's where the real opportunities lie.
With your hosts:
Karl Melrose (Castlepoint Systems)
Judi Vernau (Metataxis NZ and UK)
Michael Upton (Metataxis NZ)