Abstract: Stephen Abram revisits some of the language and assumptions about the building blocks of information, knowledge, and organizations, as well as the process of knowledge creation and use. In this article, I will take a few heretical positions that will challenge some of the sacred cows of our profession. Unlike
Appointing a Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO)?
Abstract: The issue tends to polarize. Appointing a CKO is now considered a prudent and foresighted move or a strange and ridiculous one — depending on who you ask. Some of us, however, are deeply and passionately….ambivalent. While the Economist notes that CKO is the “trendiest job in business at the
Chief Knowledge Officer – Managing an enterprise’s strategic information
Abstract: Managing an enterprise’s strategic information Big companies are noticing that employees who keep up on what’s up often gain an edge, and are creating a new top-rank position to help that happen. Chief knowledge officers, whether in title or duty only, are in charge of managing institutional
Chief Knowledge Officer or Knowledge Executive a future role for librarians?
Abstract: Is “chief knowledge officer” or “knowledge executive” a future role for librarians? Mary Corcoran and Rebecca Jones share their views. Attend any conference or event where information professionals are gathered these days and the discussion will turn, sooner or later, to the issue of new roles for the profession.
First-Ever “Knowledge Professorship” Created
Full text from publisher » n.a.: First-Ever “Knowledge Professorship” Created. Haas in the News, May 19, 1997 Copyright © Haas School of Business, University of California at Berkeley