From Spreadsheet to System: Why Retention Schedules Don’t Scale
Jason Stearns
April 8, 2026
Most retention schedules start the same way. They are carefully drafted. Categories are defined. Legal
Most retention schedules start the same way. They are carefully drafted. Categories are defined. Legal
Most organizations have an information governance program on paper. Policies are written. Procedures are documented.
Every organization has policies. Retention schedules are written. Governance frameworks are documented. Procedures describe how
Technology is changing quickly. The role of information governance professionals is changing with it. For
Governance has always evolved alongside technology. From paper records to digital repositories, from centralized systems
Momentum is exciting in the early stages of transformation. There is alignment. There is energy. Executive sponsorship is