Abstract: This chapter introduces a framework for analyzing governance arrangements of KM programs. The framework is used to analyze the organizational structures, processes and relational mechanisms, including leadership matters, which guide the KM program of a large European corporation. The analysis focuses on the issues KM leaders and staff encounter in defining their KM
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Leadership for Effective Knowledge Management
Purpose: – The challenge facing knowledge management (KM) professionals is how to leverage knowledge for improving organizational performance. From a management perspective, it is important to utilize KM systems for improving communication, and collaboration to enhance employee skills with a focus on improving productivity. From a leadership perspective, it is critical to ensure
Knowledge Management Leadership Across the United States Department of Defense
Abstract: Knowledge has superseded traditional corporate assets and has become the strategic resource for competitive advantage. To reap the benefits of knowledge, organizations must harvest and leverage the collective knowledge of the entire workforce. This is achieved through effective knowledge management. KM involves processes to create, to store, and transfer knowledge to accomplish business
Demystifying the Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO)
Abstract: This is the eighth article in a series, a journey through the domain that is Knowledge Management (KM). In the first article, Theme I – Strategic Considerations, we introduced the need for a “Knowledge Imperative” and the essential ingredients for KM success. Compelling rationales for KM exist. We described the
Chief knowledge officer (CKO) provides leadership
Abstract: The chief knowledge officer (CKO) provides leadership as a technologist and as a shaper of organizational culture and information exchange. Through a review of the literature, the CKO role is explored by comparing and contrasting five sources. As more and more organizations use competency models to select, evaluate and develop their knowledge manager,