Abstract: Development of a ‘knowledge society’ affects not only enterprises and organisations, but also individuals. Lifelong learning and continuing professional development are essential for graduates and workers to remain competent and competitive. Hence, knowledge management is not only important in business processes, but also in education. As the importance of knowledge management in the
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What Challenge is the Education in Knowledge Management?
Abstract: The aim of this paper is on the one hand to compare 19 knowledge management educational programs worldwide. Based on more than 15 criteria, the comparison will bring potential knowledge managers some insights into this field of education. On the other hand some short term courses in the German speaking countries will be
International Delphi Study on Knowledge Leaders’ Critical Issues
Abstract: Nowadays, an increasing number of organizations hire knowledge leaders to create and maintain a knowledge management environment. However, the critical issues these individuals face are very poorly defined in today’s academic literature. Using a web-based Delphi method, this study is the first to reach a worldwide consensus on knowledge leaders’ critical issues. These
Knowledge Master – a collaborative learning program for Knowledge Management
Abstract: Like every new business topic, Knowledge Management is a new learning area for employees engaged in this issue. The difference with Knowledge Management is that it is complex and multi-facetted. It requires not only knowledge about methods and tools but also a certain state of mind and creative competence. So classroom teaching, reading,
Trend: Assigning the strategic functions of knowledge management to the chief information officer
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