Welcome — and thanks for joining. This community is for people working in Records and Information Management (RIM) and Information Governance (IG) who want to think more clearly, work more confidently, and deal with real-world challenges — not just standards and theory. It’s not a course and not a document repository. It's a professional practice space. This post explains how to get the most value from being here. 1️⃣ What This Community Is (and Isn’t) This community is: - A space to explore real RIM / IG scenarios - A place to discuss judgement, trade-offs, and practical decisions - A forum for sharing experience across sectors and roles This community is not: - A dumping ground for policies and procedures - A place for one-size-fits-all answers - A certification or training programme You’ll get the most value by engaging with how people think, not just what they do. 2️⃣ How Content and Discussion Work You’ll see a light but intentional rhythm, including: - Insight posts on RIM / IG practice - Scenario-based discussions (e.g. retention, defensible disposal, ownership, accountability) - Follow-up commentary that explores reasoning and consequences You don’t need to comment on everything. One thoughtful contribution is more valuable than many surface-level responses. 3️⃣ What Makes a Good Contribution Good contributions usually: - Explain why you’d take a particular approach - Share experience without breaching confidentiality - Ask clarifying or reflective questions - Acknowledge complexity and constraints You don’t need to be the most senior person in the room. Learning out loud is encouraged. 4️⃣ Free Participation and Deeper Involvement This community will always include a free component, with: - Open discussion threads - Selected insight posts - Peer learning and conversation Alongside this, there may be (or will be) a paid practice space for members who want: - More structure - Deeper application - Practical tools and frameworks - A more focused professional environment