Abstract: Washington, D.C., August 16, 2002 – In a major initiative to unify the knowledge management (KM) community globally, the Boards of Directors of the Knowledge Management Professional Society and the Knowledge and Innovation Management Professional Society today announced their merger. The merged society, the Knowledge and Innovation Management Professional Society (KMPro) will
Learning organization leaders’ portraits
Abstract: The phrase “learning organization” has existed in the literature for several decades. Senge popularized the term in the 1990s; however, other writers have made significant contributions to this topic. The leadership literature, although vast, lacks specificity. At the intersection of these two concepts, the literature lacks a needed link that describes the specific
Librarians as Knowledge Mangers
Abstract: An overall view of knowledge management, and the role of librarians in its implementation are being discussed. The shift from traditional work culture to a learning organization cannot be accomplished quickly. It requires high-level commitment to change, a rewards system that encourages teamwork, and the sharing of best practices. The main idea of
Nurse leader as chief knowledge officer
Abstract: Executive Summary * The most strategic asset a leader has to work with is the competency of her/his staff to perform at a level of excellence. * The successful leader has the ability to create Communities of Practice within the organization that create highly bonded and effective communities of practice throughout