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
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Books, articles, and press releases relevant to Knowledge Management education and the KM career path
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
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,
Knowledge Management goes to school
Abstract: Today’s graduates are being trained to evaluate business needs and find the best KM technology to help their employers reach their goals. As the next wave of college graduates hits the job market, there will be a select group who have been trained in knowledge management systems. These graduates will