CILIP / Government Information Group panel webinar: Professional Registration on the go: Maximising your chances in Government Knowledge and Information Management, Wednesday 22 October, 12pm - 1pm

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The Government Information Group (GIG) are announcing their second Professional Registration-themed online event this year, delivered in conjunction with CILIP. This panel webinar will feature speakers with first-hand knowledge of Professional Registration, including presenters working in Government Knowledge and Information Management (GKIM). They will be providing practical advice on navigating the process successfully and how to support others to do the same. There will be an opportunity for questions.

Earlier this year, CILIP and GIG sought the views of Professional Registration candidates working in GKIM about their experience of the process through a roundtable and survey. Some respondents reported that they found it difficult to balance the time required to assemble and reflect on their portfolio with the demands of their work and career. 

With this in mind, Nicki Forgham-Healey, Principal Knowledge and Information Manager at Dstl, will be discussing her experience of ensuring candidates have protected time through organising internal versions of CILIP's "Shut up and write" sessions. 

Furthermore, Head of the Scottish Government Library and Information Service, Margaret Gair, will be drawing on her experience of successfully completing her Fellowship, as well as mentoring other candidates working towards Professional Registration. 

A further panellist is to be confirmed. 

Although the session is primarily aimed at current and potential future candidates working in GKIM and managers supporting them, the lessons shared could be applied to other sectors, particularly those with high working time demands. Information and knowledge professionals working in all environments are welcome. 

You can register for the session via the webinar's page on the CILIP Events Calendar.