Abstract: Knowledge management is increasingly under attack to show returns on investments and profitable business outcomes. While many companies retain their executive leadership as chief knowledge officers (CKOs) and vice presidents of knowledge management, the trend toward appointing CKOs that developed in the late 1990’s has been reversed at many companies and a new
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From Librarian to Knowledge Manager and Beyond
Abstract: Eight years ago, I met with an executive of a large communications company to talk about the impending rise of the end-user online market. During the course of our conversation, the executive explained that his company’s position was that the market for online information and services had “peaked”, and they were not interested
Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) in a High-tech Innovation-driven Multinational Corporation
Abstract: The role of the chief knowledge officer (CKO) within organisations has grown in importance. The information management literature has discussed the notion of CKO, but has not effectively addressed the rationale behind the creation of CKO position in an innovation firm. This paper explores the need for and value of a CKO by
Society 5.0 Knowledge Managers Curriculum
Abstract: When “quality being everyone’s business” coincides with the reality of a disruptive work environment, critical self-evaluation becomes an essential tool to ensure accountability. Academics who design curricula and their tuition offering have a certain degree of freedom in what and how they teach. However, academics need to be consciously discerning, yet inclusive, about