IMT 500: The Information Management Framework Autumn Quarter, 2012

Autumn 2012IMT500: The Information Management Framework2 Class Structure Three objectives –Introduce you to the subject matter of the MSIM curriculum –Introduce you to graduate school expectations and standards –Introduce you to each other through class interaction and group project work We’ll move fast, and you’ll have a lot to digest, but be sure to ask questions

Autumn 2012IMT500: The Information Management Framework3 Class Schedule- Today Day 1: Friday, 9/28: 4:30-8:20 in MGH254 –4:30-5:20 Topic 1: Overview Introductions and agenda Expectations and resources Teamwork and communication –5:20-5:30 –5:30-6:20 Topic 2: Team Setup and Sharepoint as an Information Management Tool –6:20-6:30 –6:30-7:20 Topic 3: What is information? –7:20-7:30 –7:30-8:20 Topic 4: Information Management as a Profession (alumni panel)

Autumn 2012IMT500: The Information Management Framework4 Class Schedule- Tomorrow Day 2: Saturday, 9/29, 8:30-12:20 in MGH251 –8:30-9:30 Topic 5: The information management lifecycle –9:30-9:45 –9:45-10:45 Topic 6: Information Ethics –10:45-11:00 –11:00-11:45 Topic 7: UW Library Information services and resources (Nancy Huling) –11:45-12:00 –12:00-12:20 Topic 8: Wrapup and closure Questions and discussion Wrapup

Autumn 2012IMT500: The Information Management Framework5 Expectations Be Professional –Be on time for class and meet assignment deadlines –Treat your classmates and instructors with courtesy and respect –Respect your limits but challenge yourself –Make sure your written assignments are clear and clean –Attribute authorship and ownership appropriately in deliverables Communicate –Provide constructive feedback –Clarify expectations –Be proactive in asking questions Be involved in the learning process –Read papers before class and be prepared to discuss –Share your ideas –Challenge others –Assist others –Ask others for help

Autumn 2012IMT500: The Information Management Framework6 Resources Course website: UW Libraries: Nancy Huling Writing Center: Speaking Center: Toastmasters: Your Academic Advisor (Anna Marshall) Your classmates and alumni Me

Autumn 2012IMT500: The Information Management Framework7 Assignments Details on the course website: ments.shtml ments.shtml Two assignments: –Group SharePoint site –Individual reflection paper Both are designed to familiarize you with important resources and tools you’ll be using over the next two years Pay attention to details, but don’t forget to think about the big ideas

Teamwork and Communication

Autumn 2012IMT500: The Information Management Framework9 Stages of Team Development Prentice Hall, 2002

Autumn 2012IMT500: The Information Management Framework10 Team Member Roles Prentice Hall, 2002

Autumn 2012IMT500: The Information Management Framework11 The Interpersonal Gap Model* A’s private intentions A’s observable actions B’s private interpretations *Based on the work of John Wallen, PhD. Pass through filters and are transformed Into… Pass through filters and are transformed Into…

Employers rate the importance of candidate skills/qualities Skill/QualityWeighted average rating* Ability to work in a team structure4.60 Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization 4.59 Ability to make decisions and solve problems4.49 Ability to obtain and process information4.46 Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work4.45 Ability to analyze quantitative data4.23 Technical knowledge related to the job4.23 Proficiency with computer software programs4.04 Ability to create and/or edit written reports3.65 Ability to sell or influence others3.51 *5-point scale, where 1=Not important; 2=Not very important; 3=Somewhat important; 4=Very important; and 5=Extremely important Source: Job Outlook 2012, National Association of Colleges and Employers The Job Outlook 2012 survey was conducted August 3 through September 23, 2011, among NACE employer members; 244, or 26.8 percent, took part. The report is available to NACE members at 12

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