Abstract: “Regardless of their tenure, many individuals have seen their roles and responsibilities downgraded because they were not perceived as contributi ng directly to the KM initiatives.” writes Sue Henczel. the Trainin.g, Catalogui,ng and Conso rtia Ma nager for CAVAL Co lla bor-ative Solutions in Melbourne, Australi a. Read about how information professionals are
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Engaging knowledge management learners @ Singapore Management University
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine how to successfully blend an e‐learning module into a knowledge management (KM) course aimed at getting KM students interested in the respective subject matter (= KM) in a web‐based learning environment. Design/methodology/approach – Based on data obtained from 138 undergraduate business
Microblogging / twitter in a knowledge management course @ Singapore Management University
Abstract: This paper features a competency-enhancing social networking application which provides a solution for the dilemma of non-participating (non-engaged) students in class: ‘pedagogical tweeting’. Twitter’s micro-blogging service enables both instructors and students to send and read messages (tweets) of up to 140 characters, incl. links to blogs, web pages, photos, videos, etc. As Twitter
Boundary spanners, gatekeepers and knowledge brokers
Purpose: This paper aims to contribute to defining the concepts of boundary spanner, gatekeeper and knowledge broker. Design/methodology/approach: A review of the literature covering more than 100 sources. Findings: A review of past research leads to proposing a set of new definitions and also to
Chief Knowledge Officer Wanted!
Abstract: One of the key challenges for business executives in the knowledge era is to manage intellectual capital. Drawing upon: (1) the author’s personal experience as CKO of Knexa.com – the world’s first knowledge exchange auction; and (2) the relatively nascent literature on the roles and responsibilities of CKOs, this paper highlights five perspectives