Knowledge Officer’s Reflections

Books, Proceedings, etc. | Knowledge Management education & training worldwide

Abstract: The paper recounts the observations of the author, following his appointment as a full time Knowledge Officer within the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, Dstl. The author was charged with the task of implementing a Knowledge Management (KM) programme within one part of the organisation. During his appointment, the author came into

KMCI Position Statement on Knowledge Management Standards and “Certification” Programs

Articles | Knowledge Management education & training worldwide

Abstract: Some individuals and organizations around the world have begun work on KM standards formulation. These include the Global Knowledge Economics Council (GKEC) with ANSI accreditation in the United States, the British Standards Institute (BSI) in the UK, the Comité Européen de Normalisation (CEN) and the European Commission’s KnowledgeBoard Framework and Standards SIG on

Impact of transformational and transactional leadership on organizational knowledge

Abstract: Strategy scholars have argued that managing knowledge effectively can provide firms with sustainable competitive advantages. Leaders are central to the process of managing knowledge effectively. Managing knowledge includes three key processes: creating, sharing, and exploiting knowledge. Leaders are central to each of these processes at multiple levels of the firm. Examining the role

Building the Dutch KM Open community of practice

Abstract: Two years ago, a number of KM practitioners based in the Netherlands decided to create a platform that would allow them to exchange ideas and experiences on an ongoing basis. Paul Louis Iske reports on the progress of the Dutch KM Open community of practice, which includes representatives from ABN Amro, Ahold, Akzo