Who is that Gaynon guy anyway?

Chris Flynn


On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 11:10 AM, David Gaynon <
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> When I see such discussions my first thought goes back to a gentleman I
> once knew with the title of "Textile Manager" at a large hospital in
> Chicago.  He ran the hospital laundry and warehouse.  Upon further
> reflection, it occurs to me that this topic underlies the diversity among
> those who call themselves records managers.  Some are involved in policy,
> risk management, bridging the communication gap between legal and IT; while
> others remain responsible for managing a defined body of documentation.
>  For those of us in the policy management/risk management world the title
> of manager is often something of a misnomer.  And for many of us we are no
> more managers then members of Al Anon are managers of their loved ones'
> behavior.  Often we are coordinators and facilitators who try to encourage
> staff to align their documentary activities with corporate objectives,
> needs, and requirements.
>
> I once heard a speech writer of President Ford describes his job as
> something like a football coach.  One hopes you have the right people on
> the field, you hector them from the sidelines and hope they move the ball
> in the right direction.  That seems a good description of the job of many
> records managers in today's world.
>
> David Gaynon
> Huntington Beach CA 92647 USA
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