Abstract: A number of uncertainties continue to plague the practice of knowledge management (KM) in both the private and the public sectors. These uncertainties may be exercising a braking effect on more widespread adoption of KM departments and functions. Among the more salient ambiguities is lack of consensus on exactly what KM is, and
Knowledge Management roles and responsibilities
Role of Effective Chief Knowledge Officer
Abstract: This paper addresses the need to appoint a chief knowledge officer (CKO) in an organisation and where that position be placed within the organisation structure. It also presents a comprehensive review of the literature in an attempt to answer the question regarding the elements: attributes and responsibilities of the CKO, and organisational conditions
Chief Knowledge Officer Neccesary?
Abstract: Is This Job Really Necessary? On balance, yes. The growing herd of corporate executives who carry the title of chief knowledge officer have real work to do–if they can figure out how to do it. Chuck Lucier, a partner at Booz Allen & Hamilton, the consulting firm, has an odd
Advice for Newbie Knowledge Managers
Abstract: Several attendees at the actKM conference 2008 were interviewed about what advice they would give to people new to the field of Knowledge Management. You can now listen to their advice on the actKM site! Matt Moore interviewed several people: Mark Schenk, David Gurteen, Arthur Shelley, Graham Durant-Law, myself and