Abstract: The term knowledge always implies a relation to its application, a pragmatic connotation 294. Consequently, KM cannot be centralized in an organization e.g., in analogy to the management of capital. The role of a centralized unit is only a coordinating and administrating one. Generally, the most important KM-related instruments have to be applied
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Knowledge management roles and responsibilities in Australia (and New Zealand)
Abstract: Most of the studies in knowledge management (KM) argue for leadership as a vital success factor for any initiative. Top management leadership enables the effective promotion of knowledge sharing by creating an appropriate organisational culture, and making arrangements for corresponding policies and procedures across the organisation to facilitate management of knowledge resources and
Leaders of Knowledge Initiatives: Qualifications, Roles & Responsibilities
Abstract: Sponsored by the cross-government Knowledge Management Working Group, working sessions were held through the year 2000 and continuing into 2001 to build an understanding of the concepts, roles, and importance of Knowledge Management. Participants from these sessions came from government, industry, and academia. The “stories” of the processes used and the results of
Chief knowledge officers & chief learning officers: 17 case studies
Abstract: Since the dawn of human resources (HR) as a profession, many of its practitioners have wished for a seat at the executive boardroom table. The emergence of the knowledge era presents just such an opportunity. It is now recognized as never before that what truly matters are human resources — people
Knowledge leader role
Abstract: According to Amidon (2000) modern leaders do not fear the speed of change; rather they embrace an agenda of learning. They know that effective management is not a matter of having the most knowledge; but knowing how to use it. It is not enough to know modern management concepts, but how they get implemented