026 Bridging the Knowledge Gap: How Fiji is Fighting to Save Its History and Why Training Matters

Send us Fan MailJoin Jacqueline Stockwell as she sits down with Opeta Alefaio, an inspiring Information Manager based in Fiji, to talk about his unique challenges facing information management across the Pacific Islands.In this conversation, Opeta shares his experience on overcoming the high turnover and lack of training in the region, emphasising the power of a growth mindset for professional development. We discuss the critical need to better connect archives with business stakeholders to prove their value, and the monumental task of transitioning from physical records to modern digital platforms.Opeta also sheds light on the impactful Empower program, designed to uplift information management practices and foster women in leadership within the predominantly female sector. Learn why platforms like LinkedIn are crucial for networking and building a career in this evolving field.Key Takeaways:The importance of a growth mindset for tackling professional challenges.How to better align archives with core business needs.The hurdles and opportunities in the digital transition of records.The role of the Empower program in professional development.Leveraging LinkedIn for professional networking and growth.Sound Bites:"It's highly invisibilised""It's beautiful. Absolutely."Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Opeta Alefaio02:00 Challenges in Information Management in Fiji03:15 The Importance of Growth Mindset04:08 Connecting Archives to Business Needs04:26 Transitioning to Digital Platforms05:07 Empower Program and Future Opportunities#informationmanagement #Fiji #growthmindset #digitaltransition #archives #professionaldevelopment #womeninleadership #EmpowerProgram #LinkedInConnect with Opeta Alefaio on LinkedIn: (4) Opeta Alefaio | LinkedInLearn more about the Empower Program: The EMPOWER Programme | Leadership Through Data🌱 Ready to take this further? If something landed for you in this episode… don’t just leave it here. You don’t need to figure it all out on your own — I’ve created a few simple ways to help you take your next step, at your pace. 🟢 — Start where you are If you’re not quite sure how you’re showing up right now, start here: 👉 Thinking with Jaki Scorecard — your Influence Action Plan Use this to get clarity on how you currently show up, where you might be getting stuck, and what your next influence move is. Thinking with Jaki 🟡 Build clarity and direction Once you’ve got that awareness, let’s build a clearer picture of where you are overall: 👉 Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard This will show you where you sit across the EMPOWER framework — your strengths, your gaps, and what to focus on next so you can move forward with confidence. The Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard 🔵 Grow with me If you’re ready to go deeper and build real momentum: 👉 Join the free EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data I’ll walk you through the full roadmap and help you see exactly how to step into your influence and leadership — in a way that feels like you.  The EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data   🚀 Want to keep building? If you’re ready to take action beyond this episode, here are a couple of ways we can work together: 👉 Book Jaki to speak at your next event Bring these conversations into your organisation or community with practical, real-world learning. Public Speaker, Write & Podcaster - Jacqueline Stockwell 👉 Join the 21-Day EMPOWER Sprint Build momentum, take action daily, and stop overthinking your next move. https://leadershipthroughdata.com/empower-21/  💬 Final thought You don’t need to do everything at once. Just take one next step. And if this episode helped you, I’d love you to share it with someone who needs to hear it too 💛Support the show