I would use someone from in-house only if I can answer the following six
questions in the affirmative.

1.  Is s/he capable of analyzing the organization's needs?
2.  Is s/he knowledgeable about the latest technologies?
3.  Has s/he successfully completed similar assignments and can
visualize the outcome?
4.  Does s/he know where to start, how to control the project and see
the assignment through to an expeditious and successful end?
5.  Is s/he an effective, detached and apolitical change agent?
6.  Can you afford to release him/her from normal duties without loss
for as long as it takes to carry on the project?

All the best making your choices.  Your best bet would probably be
someone with the CDIA+ designation.

GT

Graham Kitchen
Corporate Records Manager
Unified Western Grocers
5200 Sheila Street
Commerce, California 90040
Telephone:  (323)264-5200 Extension 4560
Cell:  (323)243-1865
email:  [log in to unmask] 

 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Records Management Program 
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Cunningham, Ray
> Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 10:45 AM
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> Subject: Outsource vs In-House ECM
> 
> I know this is a very general topic but I would like your input on the
> merits of building an In-House ECM system, vs the merits of 
> outsourcing.
> 
> 
> 	When would you recommend an in-house solution and when would you
> advise against in-house?
> 
> 	What advantages/disadvantages do you see for building an
> Electronic Content Management system in-house? 
> 
> What are your experiences in this area?
> 
> Thanks
> Raymond K. Cunningham, Jr. CRM, CA
> Manager of Records Services
> University of Illinois Foundation
> Urbana IL 61849
> 
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