Abstract: Chief knowledge officers are the latest addition to agency management ranks. Now they’re trying to prove they belong there. A still-controversial practice called knowledge management is winning converts throughout federal agencies. Leading the movement is a group of jump-up-out-of-your-seat evangelists known as chief knowledge officers. Already, 13 agencies have added
Knowledge Management roles and responsibilities
Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) – Evangelist, juggler, facilitator
Abstract: Evangelist, juggler, facilitator–the chief knowledge officer is becoming indispensable. Once a company embraces the concept of knowledge management, its top executives must decide how to implement their KM program and how to convince employees that KM is not simply about adding profits but can strengthen the company and help everyone
Accidental Knowledge Manager
Abstract: To get people who never asked for the responsibility to embrace a KM project, top management must lead the way. A corporate knowledge management initiative can have many unforeseen effects on management and staff. At one site, knowledge workers will welcome the effort, anticipating the benefits and pitching in as
Knowledge Management and the Information Professional
Abstract: As knowledge management becomes an accepted core function in organisations, why are so few librarians at its leading edge? Is our core professional ethic, service to clients, an inhibiting factor? What are the knowledge skills and attitudes that information professionals need to participate effectively in the knowledge aware organisation? How can information professionals
Hiring a Knowledge Management Consultant
Read more » Amy Roffmann New: How to Hire a Knowledge Management Consultant. The New Company, November 2, 2000 Copyright © The New