1. 1. Role of a Business Document Owner
As a document owner, you are responsible for ensuring that your documents are properly named, updated, and accessible to the right people. Your key responsibilities include:
- Adding Document to the Controlled Document Folder in the Drive Share
- Completing the Vitel Health Document Tracker for each document
- Naming documents according to the standardized format.
- Keeping content accurate, up-to-date, and relevant.
- Managing access permissions to ensure the right people have appropriate access.
- Ensuring document security and compliance with company guidelines.
2. 2. Standardized Naming Convention
To maintain consistency, all documents must follow this format: [YYYY-MM-DD][Department/Project][Document Type][Description][Version]
Example:
2024-02-11_Marketing_CampaignProposal_SpringLaunch_v1.pdf2023-12-05_Finance_Invoice_ABCCompany_Invoice1234.pdf
Naming Guidelines:
- Use YYYY-MM-DD format for dates.
- Include Department or Project Name to identify ownership.
- Use Document Type (e.g., Proposal, Invoice, Policy).
- Provide a brief but clear description.
- End with Version Number (v1, v2, Final, Approved).
3. 3. Managing Document Content
- Regularly review and update documents to keep them relevant.
- Archive outdated versions and retain only necessary files.
- Use track changes and versioning where applicable.
- Ensure proper formatting and clarity for readability.
4. 4. Access Control & Permissions
- Set document permissions based on need-to-know access.
- Assign View/Edit roles accordingly:
- View Only: For reference materials, policies, and final documents.
- Edit Access: For collaborative working documents.
- Use Google Drive to control access.
- Regularly review and update permissions as needed.
5. 5. Document Security & Compliance
- Store confidential documents in secure, restricted-access folders.
- Follow company guidelines on data privacy and information security.
- Do not share documents outside the organization without proper authorization.
6. 6. Using the Document Tracker
- Every document should be logged in the Document Tracker.
- Update the tracker with:
- File Name
- Date Created/Updated
- Department/Project
- Document Type
- Tags for Easy Search
- Owner (You!)
- Status (Draft, Approved, Archived)
- Document Link
7. 7. Best Practices for Efficiency
✅ Keep file names simple and clear.
✅ Use standard tags for easy searching.
✅ Regularly clean up outdated or unnecessary documents.
✅ Train new team members on the document management process.
✅ Check the Document Tracker before creating a new file to avoid duplicates.
8. 8. Questions & Support
If you have any questions about document ownership, reach out to the VP Operations.
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