How to Prepare Your Organization for Assessment Interviews: Setting the Stage for Success
Apr 07, 2026 Start With Clear Communication From the Sponsor Before a single interview invite goes out, preparation begins with…
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Our niche is in developing solutions for companies with large scale asset data. At the heart of our service offerings is the belief that, technology alone is not enough.
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Maura Dunn
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Lee’s professional experience covers records and information management, program assessment and development, contract, and staff management for infrastructure, healthcare, energy, and public sector clients in the civil arena.
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TrailBlazer’s Blog Posts are a great resource for getting information governance tips on contract lifecycle management, asset-centric information management, and other exciting topics.
The IT and Legal Hold Landscape: What Your Background Documents Reveal About Risk
The IT and Legal Hold Landscape: What Your Background Documents Reveal About Risk
March 24, 2026
Shadow IT: The Systems You Don’t Know You Have
When we request IT documentation, we’re not just checking boxes — we’re uncovering blind spots. Most IT teams maintain a system inventory, but once interviews begin, we routinely find 10–30% more systems purchased through contracts, field offices, or P-cards.
What Assessment Interviews Reveal About Hidden Risks and Information Flow
What Assessment Interviews Reveal About Hidden Risks and Information Flow
Mar 10, 2026
What kinds of issues do assessment interviews uncover in “fully digital” organizations?
Even digital-first teams often maintain legacy habits: printing documents, boxing them, and sending them to off-site storage despite relying on electronic versions daily. This creates unnecessary cost, risk, and confusion.
How Interviews Reveal the Real Problem – Not the One You Expected
How Interviews Reveal the Real Problem — Not the One You Expected
Feb 24, 2026
Why do assessments often uncover problems no one saw coming?
Because people describe how work actually happens — not how leadership thinks it happens. When you talk to 20, 40, or 60 people across an organization, the truth surfaces.
Why You Can’t Find Anything — And How to Finally Fix It
Why does it feel like finding information at work is harder than ever?
Because most organizations have grown organically, not intentionally. Over time, documents scatter across email, shared drives, personal folders, cloud tools, and legacy systems. When you need something urgently — a business case, an audit file, a contract — you’re stuck digging through digital clutter.
The Real Reason CLM Implementations Fail (And How to Fix It)
Most organizations don’t fail at CLM because they chose the wrong software. They fail because they weren’t ready for the software they chose. CLM success isn’t about features—it’s about readiness, alignment, and the templates that guide every decision along the way.
Preparing for CLM – The Power of a Pre-Project Pause
Before diving into CLM implementation, TrailBlazer recommends a pre-project pause. This step helps leaders gain a holistic view of their company’s contract management needs.
Why pause? Because strategy starts with perspective. A CFO may see contracts through a financial lens, while operations leaders focus on workflows. The Pre-CLM Analysis and Stakeholder Questionnaire helps unify these perspectives, ensuring your CLM solution reflects the full scope of your business.
TrailBlazer Learning Academy – Governance Expertise Meets Real-World Impact
For over 25 years, Maura and Lee, founders of TrailBlazer Consulting, LLC, have helped organizations manage information across industries-from retail and healthcare to energy and finance. Their hands-on consulting with Fortune 1000 companies inspired the launch of TrailBlazer Learning Academy, Inc.
TrailBlazer distills decades of expertise into accessible, strategic guidance. Our modules are designed to help organizations navigate the evolving landscape of enterprise data governance and regulatory accountability.
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