Abstract: Purpose: This paper aims to clarify the need for Chief Knowledge Officers (CKOs) and explain how some recent views on competencies for educational guidelines, a Knowledge Management (KM) competency model and expansion of practice management concepts make the need for CKOs clearer. Design/methodology/approach: This viewpoint was developed in response to recent publications
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What to Do to Energize Your Knowledge Management Career
Abstract: Every job has its pluses and minuses. Consider dentists: great work environment, good pay and definitely needed. However, does anyone really appreciate their dentist? Same deal for doctors—and KM professionals. How does one stay excited about one’s career? Over the years, a few colleagues in the KM profession, as well
How to Sell Knowledge Management
Abstract: Proven Practices for Promoting a Knowledge Management Program offers techniques and advice from Stan Garfield, a seasoned knowledge management professional and expert with decades of experience in the field. You’ll learn the essential elements of a knowledge management program; how to lay the foundation for success; the secrets to obtaining
Comprehensive Knowledge Management – A New Programme in Post Graduate Education
Abstract: The comprehensive programme for the education of executives at the Donau-Universität Krems emphasises the human issues of Knowledge Management and is aimed at achieving a balance of the aspects involved in the dimensions of Comprehensive Knowledge Management. The overall aim of the course is to impart the competence to the graduates to design
The Knowledgeur: Skills for a New Kind of Knowledge Manager?
Abstract: As the book Patricia Eng and I are writing takes shape – we spent a productive couple of days last week editing chapters and agreeing key points for those still to be completed – so my thoughts continue to evolve as to the future role (and skills needed) to be a Knowledge (and