IG professionals must speak the C-Suite's language by presenting a value proposition that highlights how their program impacts the bottom line.

The costs and risk of e-discovery, the rise in cybersecurity attacks and the looming GDPR deadline are all driving a push for enhanced information governance (IG) in law departments and organizations.

However, a big percentage of IG professionals still struggle to secure senior level support, according to a survey conducted at last month's MER conference. The findings reaffirm the importance of being able to communicate effectively across business disciplines. So, to make their case, IG professionals must speak the C-Suite's language by presenting a value proposition that highlights how their program impacts the bottom line.