Abstract: At Enterprise Knowledge (EK), a lot of our knowledge management (KM) work in support of our clients surfaces the need for, and questions around, having a KM team in place. The right KM team – usually 2-5 core individuals who oversee KM initiatives and divide KM-related responsibilities between them – will combine the
knowledge management competencies
Most Critical Knowledge Management Skills Hardest to Teach
Abstract: The knowledge management field has become increasingly professionalized in recent years, with more standardized job requirements and degree programs targeted at KM roles. But a lot of KM is about creative problem solving, relationship building, and trust—and there’s no step-by-step handbook to get those right. When we survey KM
Knowledge Management (South Africa) Competency Framework
Abstract: Although South African organisations are beginning to implement KM more aggressively, there are still a variety of incoherent sectoral knowledge strategies. Therefore, their efforts have little impact on social outcomes. It is a common cause throughout the world that knowledge is an essential prerequisite for sustainable competitive advantage and development, and particularly as
Knowledge Management Professionals Position Themselves for Greatest Success
Abstract: Failed knowledge management projects have one element in common: they fail to focus on the organization’s core business functions and instead choose functions that are easy or might produce ‘low-hanging fruit’. As a result, often even successful knowledge management projects add little value to the organization as they fail to address the pain
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