> Subject: [RM] Behavorial Changes Required for Executives Implementing 
> RM
> Programs
>

>   I am in need of the assistance of my esteemed colleagues.  I am
> preparing a presentation (a very short 15 minutes) for all executive
> directors of the to provide them with required information about the
> progress of our RM program initiative and let them know what they need
> to be doing with regard to our interim solution and records in general.
>
>   As part of this presentation which must be interactive, fast moving &
> catchy (we are thinking of a game show "come on down" with prizes), it
> was decided that it would be nice to have 5 suggested behavorial 
> changes
> (or requirements) that the executives can incorporate into their daily
> work activities.

For a few weeks prior to the gaming exercise, leave various records 
laying on the bosses desk with post it notes stuck to them with hand 
written notes that say "As my old boss, Ken Lay used to say 'Who needs 
these records anyway!' and he used to be head of a large corporation."  
This sets the mood.  The proper mood is really important in gaming. 
(Don't write these notes yourself. Boy I learned that lesson the hard 
way.)

Bring in a mock prison cell.  Then bring in a actor dressed like one of 
those prisoners from the TV episode of Prison Break.  The more tattoos 
and bushy hair the better.   When the executive answers a question 
incorrectly, they go in the cell. (Don't tell them it is an actor.) 
Then tell them they have to answer a question correctly to get a 
parole.  That questions should be "Will records management be receiving 
their annual 12% raise this month?"

Even if they don't retain much knowledge you get a 12% raise!

This should only be attempted by an outside consultant or records 
managers approaching retirement, as sometimes the executives fail to 
properly grasp the learning value of these gaming simulations.

Enough of these mock trials, I want to see some mock prison sentences.

If only I was smart enough to be a records managers, I have so many 
great ideas that just go to waste.  Just for the record, mock 
executions should only be attempted by professionals, as the wiring is 
really tricky.  Just ask my friend Sparky.

Hugh Smith
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