The New EDRM IGRM v4.1 is Out! (Honored to be a contributor)

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I’m thrilled to share a major update for our industry. The EDRM Information Governance Reference Model (IGRM) v4.1 has just been officially published, along with a brand-new User Guide.

I was fortunate enough to be part of the international project team reviewing this version, working alongside some incredible minds to refine how the framework addresses modern data ecosystems.

Why this update matters for us:

As records and information professionals, we know our biggest bottleneck is rarely the technology—it's getting stakeholders to talk to each other. The IGRM v4.1 perfectly illustrates the necessary intersection of:

Business value (what users need to operate)
IT mechanics (infrastructure, privacy, and security)
Legal & Regulatory duties (retention, risk, and compliance)

If you are currently trying to justify an EDRMS implementation, building a retention schedule, or restructuring your information lifecycle, this framework is a powerful tool to put in front of your executive sponsors.

Go download the visual model and the updated User Guide directly from EDRM here: https://edrm.net/resources/frameworks-and-standards/information-governance-reference-model/

Let me know your thoughts on the updates—how are you planning to leverage v4.1 in your current projects? Let's discuss below! 👇

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The New EDRM IGRM v4.1 is Out! (Honored to be a contributor)