Details:1105 Knowledge Management Conference and Exhibition – Track 1: Foundations of KM, Session 1-1: KM Curricula: Instruction and Research at Leading Universities The Grand Hyatt Hotel, Washington DC 05/03/10, 1:45 PM – 3:00 PMAbstract: Intellectual legitimacy is usually established in the halls of higher education. For a young discipline such as knowledge management, it is very important to see the emergence of a robust series more...

Abstract: Introduction. As an emerging and multidisciplinary field, knowledge management (KM) has gained much popularity among academic and professional disciplines. Library and information science (LIS) embraced KM during the mid-nineties, and in the context of the adoption of KM, this study aims at exploring the current state of KM education offered by LIS schools. Method. The study conducted a worldwide online survey of 300 LIS schools to locate more...

Abstract: … In this work, we propose a model of individual knowledge management competence to support the education of knowledge managers … The model explains KM competence as specific combinations of presumed KM-related activities and the individual capabilities required to perform them. … The proposed model suggests not a single definition of KM competence, but multiple profiles based distinct understandings of what comprises KM. more...

Abstract: The purpose of this qualitative study was an investigation of the phenomenon of Knowledge Management (KM) program design and development. The interest in KM programs has grown during the last decade because of the increased demand for KM educational research and the importance of the emerging knowledge economy. This exploratory and explanatory investigation scrutinized two cases of graduate KM programs conceived in the year 2000. Choo’s more...

Abstract: Tuesday night, KM Chicago hosted a panel discussion of area academics who have knowledge management components to their programs. I was excited about this group of speakers because we had academic representatives from library science, computer science and organizational design. But what I heard was three programs who all acknowledge the wide breadth of “what is KM” and bring in perspectives from many disciplines. While there more...

KM Chicago Monthly Meeting, May 9, 2006 (jackvinson) The next meeting of KM Chicago, May 9th, will feature a panel of faculty from several area schools which teach knowledge management. Panelists will describe their approach to knowledge management and we will open the floor for discussion of these programs and KM education and certification in general. Please come and enjoy the discussion. More » Panel detailsTime: May 9, 2006, 5-7 pm Location: more...

Abstract: One of the characteristics of knowledge-based economy is the rapid pace of change that affects our lives, organizations, and society in general. The rapid increase in communication technologies and information has created an overflow of information and knowledge. Cultural, social, and technological changes and economic pressures have produced a fast-changing environment, particularly in the work place. As knowledge management evolves, educational more...

Abstract: Knowledge Management training is offered worldwide by a wide variety of organizations. They include academic institutions, software vendors, consulting firms, and professional organizations. The participants might include: students on the academic campus, practioners in the filed, senior managers, IT professionals, information management professionals, and learning organization specialists. One can enhance KM learning through participating more...

Abstract: Today’s graduates are being trained to evaluate business needs and find the best KM technology to help their employers reach their goals. As the next wave of college graduates hits the job market, there will be a select group who have been trained in knowledge management systems. These graduates will have studied the latest trends in KM systems, database management, search engines and other technologies. Kim Ann Zimmermann: KM goes more...

Abstract: This paper looks at the state of education in knowledge management (KM). It reports findings from a study of knowledge management courses included in the curriculum of academic disciplines of business, computing, and information. Based on a review of course descriptions selected from web sites of universities in Australia, Canada, Singapore, UK, and USA, the paper describes levels of courses, curriculum areas and topics, and differences more...