Abstract: Over the past decades, the information and knowledge professions have become an important facet of the modern economy. The rise of the Internet and the impact of globalization have changed the way companies do business and led them to direct their attention to the importance of managing knowledge and information. Realizing the value of intellectual capital and the need for managing organizational intellectual assets, organizations are seeking more...

Abstract: The main aim of the research was to examine the competencies required for employees to graduate from a MKM Executive Program offered by the International Islamic University Malaysia. The expected research output includes a list of competencies for developing the program structure and learning outcomes, course learning outcomes and descriptions. MKM Executive Program shall be offered as a credit-hour system with graduation requirements of more...

Abstract: As the Hong Kong economy continues to transform, companies, government departments and non-governmental organisations are increasingly aware of the importance of knowledge management (KM). To cater for a growing demand for professionals who are equipped with KM know-how, Hong Kong CyberU (HKCyberU), the Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s online arm, has been running a master of science programme in knowledge management for the past 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: Knowledge management (KM) is a multidisciplinary subject which involves efforts from professionals with diverse backgrounds. This paper aims to investigate the needed educational background and skills for knowledge management professionals. In particular,the focus of the paper is to examine whether a master’s degree in library and information science (LIS) is a preferred educational background listed in KM-related job postings. In addition, more...

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...