- Tracks : Knowledge, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Systems (KIES); Collaboration Systems and Technology
organizational learning
Boundary spanners, gatekeepers and knowledge brokers
Purpose: This paper aims to contribute to defining the concepts of boundary spanner, gatekeeper and knowledge broker. Design/methodology/approach: A review of the literature covering more than 100 sources. Findings: A review of past research leads to proposing a set of new definitions and also to
Chief knowledge officers & chief learning officers: 17 case studies
Abstract: Since the dawn of human resources (HR) as a profession, many of its practitioners have wished for a seat at the executive boardroom table. The emergence of the knowledge era presents just such an opportunity. It is now recognized as never before that what truly matters are human resources — people
Knowledge leader role and competencies
Abstract: According to Amidon (2000) modern leaders do not fear the speed of change; rather they embrace an agenda of learning. They know that effective management is not a matter of having the most knowledge; but knowing how to use it. It is not enough to know modern management concepts, but how they get implemented
George Mason University (GMU)
George Mason University (GMU or Mason), formerly the (independent) George Mason College of the University of Virginia, the University College of the University of Virginia, and the Northern Virginia University Center of the University of Virginia, offers the following Knowledge Management education and training





