Abstract: In an upcoming insightful article by Brian (Bo) Newman, The Education of the Knowledge Professions, Bo addresses the confusion existing in the KM training marketplace. He also addresses how to define the various stakeholders in the Knowledge Professions. The KMPro Learning Center is presently wrestling with these key issues for
academia and industry
Evolution of knowledge management education
Abstract: Knowledge management – the ability of organizations to manage their knowledge efficiently – is becoming a crucial competency for entry into competitive organizations. While its importance as an emerging discipline is somewhat obvious by the attention it is getting and the corporate and academic power it is accumulating, some fundamental issues remain about
Knowledge Management Education and Curriculum Development
Abstract: Given the emerging nature of the knowledge management (KM) profession and the differing schools of thought on KM by academics and practitioners, designing a curriculum in KM poses substantial challenges. One of these challenges is to be able to determine the optimal mix of subjects from the various disciplines that best meets the
Implications of Knowledge Management for LIS education
Abstract: Knowledge Management (KM) is a popular topic emerging from the business sector, which has influenced many fields of study, among them Library and Information Science (LIS). As KM is quite recent, there is still much ambiguity as to its nature and its place in LIS education. The current study sought
Interview with Knowledge Management guru Dr. Michael JD Sutton
Abstract: Brainovation is very excited to present a very thorough interview with Knowledge Management guru, Epistemologist and Educator Dr. Michael JD Sutton. Dr. Sutton is an Assistant Professor at the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business, Westminster College. Dr. Sutton brings a unique view to Knowledge Management given a very comprehensive