Abstract: Choosing the right leader for knowledge initiatives is a crucial first step When the concept of knowledge management was new, it was common for an advocate or two–often employees associated with information technology–to introduce it into the enterprise. But now, as ideas about knowledge energize business strategies, companies are giving
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Law Firm Chief Knowledge Officer’s Mission and Work
Abstract: As law firms invest in knowledge management and hire Chief Knowledge Officers, they need to define what the CKO should do. This article proposes a mission for the CKO, outlines the knowledge the CKO must manage, and suggests that CKOs need to focus on far more than just technology.
Chief knowledge officers in government agencies
Abstract: Chief knowledge officers are the latest addition to agency management ranks. Now they’re trying to prove they belong there. A still-controversial practice called knowledge management is winning converts throughout federal agencies. Leading the movement is a group of jump-up-out-of-your-seat evangelists known as chief knowledge officers. Already, 13 agencies have added
Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) – Evangelist, juggler, facilitator
Abstract: Evangelist, juggler, facilitator–the chief knowledge officer is becoming indispensable. Once a company embraces the concept of knowledge management, its top executives must decide how to implement their KM program and how to convince employees that KM is not simply about adding profits but can strengthen the company and help everyone
KPMG’s International Chief Knowledge Officer
Abstract: With the lofty title of international chief knowledge officer, you’d think Rod McKay was ruling a global empire or traversing the world in a corporate jet. It’s not that glamorous. The Lethbridge, Alta., native does travel a lot, but on regular airlines. He often finds himself making late-night, work-related telephone