Claire has over 16 years' experience working in the information and knowledge sector. In addition to her responsibilities for managing all commercial relationships at Jinfo she is also commissioning editor at Business Information Review. In the past she worked recruiting for information vendors and publishers then moved on to managing training and events for TFPL before becoming Head of Information and Knowledge consultancy for TFPL.
Claire is an experienced interviewer and project manager. She has worked on a number of wide ranging research, information and knowledge management projects in both the private and public sectors. Projects have included: library reviews, knowledge transfer projects for organisations losing a significant part of their long term workforce through redundancy or re-structure and relocation, taxonomy and search projects for large multinationals. She has worked with management and director level in libraries, information departments and knowledge centres in professional services, central government, manufacturing, publishing and public sector bodies. She holds an MSc in Business Systems Analysis and Design from London City University and a diploma in recruitment practice from the Recruitment Employment Confederation.
Claire can be contacted at claire.laybats@jinfo.com
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Articles by Claire Laybats:
Is it time to break up with a key supplier? Jinfo for content purchasingWednesday, 8th January 2020
If you need a strategy for working with that troublesome supplier, you're not alone. Jinfo for content purchasing provides guidance, real-world tips and peer group support for coping with difficult supplier relationships and creating a more strategic foundation for portfolio management.
2020 vision for strategic portfolio management - Jinfo for content purchasingMonday, 7th October 2019
Make 2020 your year for strategic portfolio planning with Jinfo's unique impact-based approach to managing your portfolio where you'll learn new approaches to maximising value, communicating with stakeholders and negotiating with suppliers.
Go from "what?" to "now what?" - Jinfo Consulting's benchmarking-based assessmentsWednesday, 11th September 2019
With benchmarking, the context of data is just as important as the numbers and with Jinfo's valuable benchmarking data we can help you communicate more effectively with stakeholders and customers or find out how our Consulting workshops can help you tailor our insights to your unique situation.
Plan, communicate and adapt from a foundation in benchmarkingWednesday, 3rd July 2019
How can you use the data from Jinfo's benchmarking research to move your organisation forward?
Portfolio value, data-driven future, and youMonday, 24th June 2019
Find out how Jinfo can help you develop your team and skills around content purchasing, portfolio management and resource optimisation.
Supercharge your strategy; focus on valueTuesday, 18th June 2019
Find out how Jinfo workshops can help you find the time to invest in strategy and service development.
Create your Information Centre of Excellence with these three ingredientsMonday, 10th June 2019
What are the ingredients you need to ensure your information centre performs at its best?
My Favourite Tipples from Jinfo's head of commercial developmentWednesday, 10th October 2018
My Favourite Tipples are shared by Claire Laybats, who has recently joined the Jinfo team as head of commercial development. She shares some of her preferred sources in areas from leadership to technology.
Focus on Value Chain
Document the value chain, and transform the way you think about, manage and report on your product portfolio and your information service contributions to your organisation goals.
Focus on Risk Assessment
Risk assessment to gauge the ability of your services, team, portfolio and overall value to withstand stress is a required process for a healthy information department.
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