Abstract: Some experts say that knowledge management, by definition, should be decentralized. Others insist there must be an accountable individual, someone to champion the concept and spearhead the enormous effort needed to overcome inherent obstacles to the free flow of information within an organization. Toward that end, many high-profile companies have
Hot new job title: Chief knowledge officer
Full text from publisher » Bob Weinstein, “Chief knowledge officers in big demand,” Chicago Sun-Times, March
Chief Knowledge Officer as Knowledge Farmer
Abstract: A farmer in California has lots of rich soil and plenty of sun, but not much water. Water management is one of his keys to success. The farmer maps out where water pools, where it flows, it’s velocity, and areas that must be irrigated. He knows that too much water can kill crops
New Role for Information Professionals: Knowledge Management
Full text from publisher » Marcus Speh: Knowledge Management – A New Role for Information Professionals.
New Information Resource Center Roles to Manage Knowledge
Abstract: The IRC transition from information retriever to knowledge steward will necessitate role expansion. New roles comprising a strategic redirection will make the IRC a key component of knowledge management. Core Topics Electronic Workplace; Information Retrieval; Knowledge Management Key Issues How will knowledge management systems