Information management lessons from "Austin Powers" [ABSTRACT]
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By Scott Brown

Abstract

Using Austin Powers’ nemesis Dr Evil as an example when considering information management may, on the face of it, appear to be a bit far-fetched but Scott Brown shows the similarities between Dr Evil and upper management. And, from there, he gives a few lessons on how to deal with your executives and avoid being "incinerated!"

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Using Austin Powers’ nemesis Dr Evil as an example when considering information management may, on the face of it, appear to be a bit far-fetched but Scott Brown shows the similarities between Dr Evil and upper management. And, from there, he gives a few lessons on how to deal with your executives and avoid being "incinerated!"

What's Inside:

Dr Evil is an excellent depiction of upper management – VPs, CEOs, directors and other high level positions that we agonise over in libraries, whether we work in corporate, public or academic settings. As librarians and info pros, we really want to connect with these folks so that they know and understand the value of the services and products we provide. At the same time, they often confound us because we don’t know how to build a relationship with them. Dr Evil knows that he needs information. So be creative in how you share your information with your executive. Keep him alert and informed, if he’s open to that – or keep his team informed.

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