Abstract: I’ve been doing a lot of research lately on KM certification and (KM-specific) continuing ed programs as well as the establishment of an oversight board to develop generally accepted KM standards/practices (similar to the FAF/FASB/GASB) and I’d be interested in hearing folks’ opinions on the subject. more… Christian Young: KM Standards & Certification As A Professional Compass. KM Reflections, May 08, 2008 Copyright more...

Abstract: Three basic questions were raised to start with:What characterises the present curriculum of Knowledge Management master programme at RSLIS and How has the content of KM changed during the years? What might have influenced the curricula changes during the years? To what extent have IM and KM offerings influenced professional careers and jobs?As to the first question, a number of changes especially as to the master programme, from 1991 more...

Abstract: Kent State University and George Washington University have been collaborating around an initiative to strengthen KM education (mostly at the Masters and Ph.D. level) with what I understood to be a long term goal of strengthening the KM profession as a whole by turning KM into a “discipline” with a standardized set of core qualifications, etc… essentially trying to balance or counter the emergence of competing commercial more...

Abstract: One of the questions that came up at the Academic KM discussion was whether there was a job track for people studying knowledge management, like there is for lawyers or engineers or MBA’s. The short answer, “No.” The longer answer is that it really depends on what you are studying in conjunction with knowledge management, which will slant your job prospects. More » Jack Vinson: Is there a KM job track. Knowledge 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: The School of Computer and Information Science at ECU has made a commitment to teaching Knowledge Management (KM) and is, at present, engaged in the process of determining its place within existing postgraduate LIS and IT courses. In turn, it is engaging in debate with other academics and industry practitioners about the unique contribution that the LIS disciplines could make to KM. This paper reports on the research and consultative processes more...

Group Profile: This group covers KM-related career topics, including career advice, career pathing, education, certification, and roles and responsibilities. Link » Recent Questions:Copyright Toolbox.com. All rights reserved.

Boston KM Forum Monthly Friday Morning Breakfast Meeting, Feb 5, 2010 (lynda) Whether you are a KM champion, initiator, leader or have some other role in the knowledge leveraging activities of your organization, we want to hear your own story. Come and share with the breakfast group how you found yourself in the position you are in, what professional competencies and personal attributes you bring to your work and what else you would find helpful in more...

Boston KM Forum Monthly Thursday Afternoon Meeting, Jan 21, 2010 (lynda) This workshop will cover the key elements for making a successful KM leader and give participants a guide to finding coursework to help them fill gaps in their own education or for people they supervise. We’ll wrap up with one of Larry’s famous thumbnail collections: highlights of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, last week. more… Workshop detailsTime: more...

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