Abstract: Knowledge management (KM) is a multidisciplinary subject which involves efforts from professionals with diverse backgrounds. This paper aims to investigate the needed educational background and skills for knowledge management professionals. In particular,the focus of the paper is to examine whether a master’s degree in library and information science (LIS) is a preferred educational
Federal Knowledge Management Working Group Seeks Answers
Abstract: The key to understanding and processing information may lie not in new technologies or advanced system architectures, but instead in the secret of effective storytelling. It also might be found just as easily in the classification of ideas, in the semantics of the Web, or even in the ability to pass personal lessons
Need for a Knowledge Management Body of Knowledge (KMBOK)
Abstract: In 1994, more than 30 commercial consultants and senior government employees participated in an important US Department of Defense (DOD) study. The study determined how to substantially improve DoD’s performance on a major strategic initiative, which at the time was Business Process Reengineering (BPR). Their valuable (but almost self-evident) results applied to all
Knowledge Management Curriculum and Research at George Washington University
Abstract: …Knowledge Management Curriculum: The curriculum proposed was based on the four pillars, each having its own course, bordered with introductory and capstone courses (Figure 1-5). The curriculum was based on a simple definition for KM and emphasized KM’s management/ operational aspects: leveraging relevant knowledge assets to improve organization performance, with emphasis on improving
Records Management Society’s Guide to Distance Learning Options
Abstract: The following guide contains programme titles related to Information Content Management and links to related websites. It is categorized into three main sections: degree programmes; non-degree programmes; and free online courses. It’s scope is to serve as the first destination for those interested in furthering their educational qualifications in the field; here they