AIIP – Supporting Independent Information Professionals Since 1987
These are challenging times. COVID-19 has changed the landscape of economic and social activity globally, and it is likely that how we work and interact with others will be forever altered as a result. One thing that has remained constant for me throughout is the support that I receive from AIIP. My colleagues within AIIP are all facing the same challenges in terms of how to navigate the changing landscape of today as an independent business owner.
Many of the conference sessions that were to take place at our annual conference in Denver this year have been moved to virtual sessions, where we are able to converse with each other and discuss how the presentations relate to our new reality. Examples of upcoming sessions over the next two months include Staying Healthy in the Office, 30 Sites in 45 Minutes, and Managing Anxiety. In addition, some regional groups are transitioning their networking to virtual Zoom meetings so that more members can attend and connect to discuss shifting business plans.
Our Peer to Peer Support program continues to provide a variety of ways to connect personally with another member, offering guidance and support for navigating any professional challenges we may be facing. There are currently four types of support offered: a Kick-Starter Conversation, a Three-Month Mentoring relationship, the Accountability Buddies program, and the One-Year Mentoring relationship. The Peer to Peer Support Committee matches up members of similar business types and expertise to ensure a custom, highly valuable experience.
I feel fortunate to have my AIIP network as the ace in my pocket for any surprises that are thrown my way. The resources that AIIP provides are invaluable to me as I continue to navigate owning and operating my own business. I encourage anyone who has either started or is thinking about starting their own business to look at our offerings to see what AIIP can provide. Join us to see how consistently AIIP has been equipping independent information professionals for ongoing business success since 1987.
Jennifer Pflaumer serves as AIIP’s 2020-2021 president. She launched her information management consultancy, Paroo, in 2009 after realizing the need for concentrated information management solutions for businesses across all industries. Her expertise includes liaising between key business groups and IT departments to manage digital assets, creating information strategies and performing systems analysis and design.
