Friday, November 21, 2008

'Information is the Lifeblood of the Modern Organisation', Says Global Business Information Forum Keynote Speaker Stephen Phillips

Stephen Phillips' presentation at Online Information Exhibition's brand new Global Business Information Forum, Olympia Grand Hall, 2 - 4 December 2008, promises to be inspirational, thought-provoking and controversial. Speaking on 'Aligning your business for continued success' he will be sharing his strong views on how Information Professionals can seize opportunities to help organisations succeed and thrive. Stephen, Vice President of Morgan Stanley's Business Information Services, is one of thirteen experts and industry thought leaders presenting at this free to attend, new style, two day show floor seminar focussing on different aspects of business, financial and legal information.

(PRWEB) November 21, 2008 -- Stephen Phillips' presentation at Online Information Exhibition's brand new Global Business Information Forum, Olympia Grand Hall, 2 - 4 December 2008, promises to be inspirational, thought-provoking and controversial. Speaking on 'Aligning your business for continued success' he will be sharing his strong views on how Information Professionals can seize opportunities to help organisations succeed and thrive. Stephen, Vice President of Morgan Stanley's Business Information Services, is one of thirteen experts and industry thought leaders presenting at this free to attend, new style, two day show floor seminar focussing on different aspects of business, financial and legal information.

Commenting on his contribution to this year's Online Information Event, Stephen says, "During recent years the information industry has been adopted by a variety of professions as its own. As the good times rolled, a number of groups launched incursions into the information management space, including internal groups like IT, Legal and Security as well as a range of external consultants; all convinced they could solve the information issues of the organisation. In the meantime, Info Pros have gone quietly about their business, working with small groups of key clients to support their requirements.

With so much uncertainty surrounding the economy at present, Dow Jones is addressing the issue of how companies can realise greater returns on their research investment and ultimately how that investment can contribute to their bottom line
As we continue to chart these turbulent economic times, which are probably without equal in our lifetime, these adopters have fallen away to focus on their core competencies. Info pros should do the same and more so, resisting the temptation to seek out new responsibilities to add to their portfolio in order to shore up their position within the organisation.

Info pros should stick to what they know best - information. Information is the lifeblood of the modern organisation and there are many opportunities to extend their influence, mopping up the work abandoned by other departments as they continue to retrench their operations. As such, the nimble info pro that can adapt in this changing environment, spotting opportunities to influence the information activities of their organisations, will succeed and thrive.

The Online Conference and Exhibition is great opportunity to catch up with all that is new and emergent in our industry, to share experiences with colleagues and benchmark with peers to ensure you are moving with the latest trends."

Many of the speakers at the forum share Stephen's optimism and speak on how challenges in a difficult market can be turned into opportunities. The programme is fast-moving and covers a lot of ground with sessions ranging from 'Financial Market Turmoil and Useful Sources of Information', by Jill Fenton, Director of Fenton Research to 'The Role of Business Information in Risk Management' by Manny Cohen, Chairman and CEO of aRMadillo.

Alex Mason, Marketing Manager at Dow Jones EMG explains the rationale behind the forum's opening presentation by Simon Alterman, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Business Development at Dow Jones, who will take a look at the changing nature of the Info Pro role within organisations and why the technologies and processes they are adopting can act as catalysts for growth. "With so much uncertainty surrounding the economy at present, Dow Jones is addressing the issue of how companies can realise greater returns on their research investment and ultimately how that investment can contribute to their bottom line," says Alex.

The Global Information Forum is designed for senior level delegates across a range of disciplines including Information Professionals, Librarians, Knowledge Managers, Research Managers, Business Analysts, Chief Operations Officers, Know-How Managers, Business Strategy Managers, Legal Officers and Data Officers involved with business, financial or legal information.

In order to secure a seat at the Global Business Information Forum, please register your attendance at www.online-information.co.uk/online08/globalbusiness.html

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