Abstract: This paper seeks some answers to the question “What should leaders actually do in their units if they want to support learning which contributes to the capability of the organization”. This study represents one step in conceptualising and empirically examining knowledge leadership. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used. As a result of
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Librarians or Knowledge Managers? Difference?
Abstract: While there has been a trend in recent years for libraries to change their names to be called information or knowledge centres, and librarians have begun to be called by other names, such as knowledge managers, there is a tendency for these new titles and functions to be very poorly defined and the
Building the Dutch KM Open community of practice
Abstract: Two years ago, a number of KM practitioners based in the Netherlands decided to create a platform that would allow them to exchange ideas and experiences on an ongoing basis. Paul Louis Iske reports on the progress of the Dutch KM Open community of practice, which includes representatives from ABN Amro, Ahold, Akzo
Choosing the right leader for knowledge initiatives
Abstract: Choosing the right leader for knowledge initiatives is a crucial first step When the concept of knowledge management was new, it was common for an advocate or two–often employees associated with information technology–to introduce it into the enterprise. But now, as ideas about knowledge energize business strategies, companies are giving
Who’s in charge of knowledge management?
Abstract: THOUSANDS OF COMPANIES worldwide are spending millions of dollars on knowledge management systems. But fewer than 20% of these systems enhance the bottom line, while more than 30% are outright failures. Who’s responsible? Who can make the concept sing?