Abstract: The concept of the emergence of a knowledge integrator node in project teams or internal and external networks of a firm is explored. Aspects of the literature on the knowledge creation process and key actors and their roles and knowledge management in boundary-spanning networks development in multinational companies are presented. A grain trading
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Knowledge Management Education in iSchools
Abstract: The emergence of Knowledge Management (KM) has raised an on-going debate on how it may relate to pre-existing fields and schools of thoughts. The main dispute focuses on whether Library and Information Science (LIS) and KM are distinct fields of specialisation. Whilst one school claims that KM is merely a new name for
Health and Social Care Knowledge Management Competencies
Abstract: Knowledge management literature has thoroughly discussed the aims and objectives of managing knowledge, recognized critical success factors of knowledge processes, analyzed knowledge creation, transfer and sharing, and even some indications of the effects of knowledge management have been evidenced. However, despite skills, competences, and employees’ knowledge and experience are among the recognized success
A Day in the Life of a 2003 Knowledge Manager
Abstract: Let me introduce myself. I head the knowledge management activities in Defence Aerospace Engineering – part of the business that strives to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer requirements at ever reducing costs – a ripe ground for KM and knowledge sharing. I have been leading the KM activities here in Bristol for
Training and Education for Knowledge Management
Abstract: There is a marked need for training in the area of KM practice. KM operations are expanding and new recruits are needed. Most practitioners enter the KM realm not from academic programs focusing on KM, or even featuring KM, but rather they transfer over and into KM from line operational jobs within their