Abstract: Stories, not data, are the base unit of the knowledge economy. There are no stories without storytellers. Knowledge brokers are the leaders of the caravan in the desert of modern business, connecting us to information oases where remote bands of experts feel safe discussing their passions.
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Changing Knowledge Manager Roles
Abstract: A quick analysis of JDs on KM job advertisements in LinkedIn shows that expectation from practitioners still revolves around content management and social networking. Though some companies make the JDs look different, by adding words like strategy, leadership communication etc., essentially the requirement is the same. However, things are going to change very
Knowledge Management guardian, steward or…?
In the Groups.io discussion list of the Systems Integration KM Leaders Community Peter B. asks: Dear all, I’m involved in setting up KMS & culture in VoltEuropa.org. It has been proposed to call the members of the small KM core team “KM guardians”, remembering our past km4dev experience, I’d like
Assess Your Knowledge Translation Competencies
Abstract: Knowledge translation encompasses all of the activities that aim to close the gap between research and implementation. What knowledge, skills and attitudes (ie., competencies) are required to do knowledge translation? What do researchers need to know? How about those who are using evidence in their practice? As
Knowledge brokers in not-for-profit inter-organisational communities of practice
Abstract: This study contributes an original, practice-based analysis of knowledge brokering in inter-organisational Knowledge brokering in the not-for-profit sector. Defining characteristics of the not-for-profit sector include its social values, principles and practices. Existing literature understates or overlooks the significance of values and principles that are manifested in and enlivened through every day social practices