Abstract: The two key players in knowledge management, Thomas Davenport and Larry Prusak, have several times expressed their admiration for librarians and have been heartened by the role they have begun to play in knowledge management. In their book Working Knowledge. How organizations manage what they know (1998) it is emphasised that the awareness
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Leaders of Knowledge Initiatives: Qualifications, Roles & Responsibilities
Abstract: Sponsored by the cross-government Knowledge Management Working Group, working sessions were held through the year 2000 and continuing into 2001 to build an understanding of the concepts, roles, and importance of Knowledge Management. Participants from these sessions came from government, industry, and academia. The “stories” of the processes used and the results of
Successful Knowledge Leadership
Abstract: Understand and build the skills and abilities, behaviours, and techniques needed to drive KM success. Effective knowledge management demands equally effective leaders. Yet, what exactly is an effective knowledge leader? What are the attributes and skills needed? What are the challenges that knowledge leaders face and, importantly,
Chief knowledge officers & chief learning officers: 17 case studies
Abstract: Since the dawn of human resources (HR) as a profession, many of its practitioners have wished for a seat at the executive boardroom table. The emergence of the knowledge era presents just such an opportunity. It is now recognized as never before that what truly matters are human resources — people
University-based Approach to Diffusion of Knowledge Management Concepts & Practice
Abstract: This paper addresses the diffusion of Knowledge Management concepts, principles, and cases into university courses. Although we are now living in a world of gigabit transmission systems and terabyte storage, there are still long delays that often occur before industry practice finds its way into university courses. Knowledge Management practices have been elaborated