Abstract: I received the following query: “I have a total nine years of work experience in knowledge management. I have worked in consulting, IT, and the finance sector in knowledge management, presales and social media. I have worked on several knowledge repositories, user behavior, Web 2.0 technology, search technologies and open
Stan Garfield’s LinkedIn Blog
What a Community Evangelist does
Abstract: I was asked in a tweet, “What is a Community Evangelist? Are you a priest? Do you belong to a religious order?” I was asked again in our internal enterprise social network (ESN), “Could you tell me about the Community Evangelist?” I am not a priest, and I don’t belong
How to Build Expertise in Knowledge Management
Abstract: The field of knowledge management (KM) is now about 20 years old. As Patrick Lambe previously pointed out, knowledge management existed before 1995, but the term KM was not widely used. I have been active in this field for most of that time, and I am often asked how
Certifiable in knowledge management?
Abstract: I am frequently asked about the value of knowledge management (KM) certification. I don’t recommend KM certification, but some of the associated training can be helpful… Are you certified in knowledge management? Do you know of other accreditation related to KM? What do you think about the value of KM certification?
Staffing a knowledge management program and community management effort
Abstract: A recent discussion in the SIKM Leaders Community focused on staffing a knowledge management program and community management effort. The initial post was from someone establishing a Knowledge Management Program Office with a focus on Communities of Practice who wanted to build a case for one or more dedicated resources.