Abstract: The absence of an adequate framework that defines Knowledge Management (KM) skills and capabilities makes it extremely difficult to determine the roles and responsibilities of knowledge practitioners in South Africa. Defining these skills and capabilities is essential because KM focuses on the gathering and storing of organisational information to ensure the effective and
Knowledge Organization Courses in LIS Graduate Programs
Abstract: The importance of knowledge and information organization has become more evident in the larger and fast changing information environment. Educating knowledge organization professionals has been a long tradition of library and information science programs. This study reports preliminary findings on knowledge organization requirements and offerings of North American ALA-accredited programs and aligns them
Knowledge management careers primer
Abstract: The knowledge management (KM) discipline has seen an increase in awareness in recent years, yet many might be left feeling puzzled by what exactly KM is, and what career bucket it falls into. With many KM practitioners and advocates arguing for standardisation of the industry and the opportunities embedded within it, this article
Active learning methods supporting knowledge management courses
Abstract: Knowledge Management as an area of education is still a big challenge for teachers and practitioners. Nevertheless, there are several useful teaching methods in active education, especially oriented towards courses where innovation and delivering dynamic knowledge are critical. The goal of the paper is to present and discuss criteria relevant in the selection
Knowledge Management Champions: Who, What, Why?
Abstract: Everyone wants engagement, but few know how to define it, which makes it challenging to pursue, measure, prompt, and reward. At KMWorld 2019, Elisabeth Brackman, associate manager, knowledge & training, Accenture Federal Services, reviewed what KM champions are, why you need them, how to identify and develop them, their role in KM efforts,