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
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Books, articles, and press releases relevant to Knowledge Management education and the KM career path
Morphing law librarians into knowledge management professionals
Abstract: Last year I pleaded with ALM to change the name of their annual Library survey since they had been predicting the end of Library’s for about 14 years. It was time to stipulate that print collections are shrinking and move on to exploring the dynamic organizations which have emerged in their place.
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
Studying Knowledge Management at Masters Level
Abstract: The need for more knowledge management courses is starting to be recognised and a few such courses are now being established. The MSc in Knowledge Management Systems at South Bank University, which commenced two years ago, is one such example. The course is based in the School of Computing, Information Systems and Mathematics.
Exploring the value of academic qualifications in Knowledge Management
Abstract: In September 2000, Jela Webb enrolled on the University of North London’s MSc Information and Knowledge Management programme, the first course of its type on offer in Europe. As the two-year programme draws to a conclusion, she looks back at the core areas she has studied and assesses the value academic qualifications can