Abstract: Ten years ago, the degree programme Information Studies (IB) at the University of Applied Sciences, Burgenland was founded following two years of preparation. It certainly is informative and necessary to look at the history of the programme but it is also vital to take a look in retrospective in order to see how
Books
Books and book chapters relevant to Knowledge Management education and the Knowledge Management career profile
Knowledge Professional’s Role in Knowledge Management
Abstract: Many KM activities require extensive and unusual expertise. In particular, analysis of knowledge-intensive (K-I) activities — the mental tasks people perform and the mental models they use to deliver work products — is complex and based upon deep insights into what typically takes place in the knowledge worker’s mind during different stages of
Practices of knowledge managers
Abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to look at the practices of those who are in charge of knowledge management in corporations: the knowledge managers. Design/methodology/approach – Using the activity system model, the study observes the work of four knowledge managers embedded in the same organizational context (the company Lafarge).
Handbook for Knowledge Managers
Abstract: The way an organization manages and disseminates its knowledge is key to informed business decision-making, effectiveness and competitive edge. Because knowledge management is not a one-size-fits-all method, you need a framework tailored to your organization and its priorities. The Knowledge Manager’s Handbook takes you step by step through the processes needed to define
Knowledge Management Education, Roles, Responsibilities and Core Competencies
Abstract: As knowledge management challenges once again top the agenda of many CEOs, an emphasis on getting more value from corporate knowledge assets has heightened the interest in knowledge management as a professional area of practice. Providing education in KM, which can include specialized courses, seminars, certifications, and formal undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs