Abstract: Canada lags behind the U.S. in the appointments of chief knowledge officers (CKOs), says an ardent promoter of the position. “”The Federal Government of Canada, for which I do tremendous amount of knowledge management (KM) consulting, has no CKO. Here we are 2002. There is a three-year lag already,” according
Knowledge Management roles and responsibilities
Librarians as Knowledge Mangers
Abstract: An overall view of knowledge management, and the role of librarians in its implementation are being discussed. The shift from traditional work culture to a learning organization cannot be accomplished quickly. It requires high-level commitment to change, a rewards system that encourages teamwork, and the sharing of best practices. The main idea of
What chief knowledge officers (CKOs) do
Abstract: As companies transform themselves into learning organizations, chief knowledge officers (CKOs) are becoming new features of the senior executive landscape. CKOs are responsible for driving a company’s knowledge management (KM) strategy. For many organizations, hiring a CKO is good way to initiate a KM program. One of the biggest challenges currently facing organizations
Choosing the right leader for knowledge initiatives
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