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A Knowledge Management Conference that Actually Used KM Principles

Conversation Matters

Like many organizations, the US Army holds a Knowledge Management Conference each year. And like most conferences there are three kinds of activities, 1) keynote speakers, 2) practitioners telling about their KM successes, and 3) long breaks for people to network. The 6th annual US Army KM Conference was indeed different!

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Knowledge Management That Makes a Difference

Conversation Matters

I have long held a conviction that the best way to understand knowledge management is to actually experience it, not listen to a presentation about it, or even read about it - but to experience it. The meeting was designed around seven “Big Ideas” that URC has incorporated into its spread strategy for knowledge management.

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The CKO of Microsoft Services Has a Surprising Perspective on Knowledge Management

Conversation Matters

People should not be so busy at their jobs that they do not make time to continue learning by reading, talking to colleagues, and reflecting on actions their team has taken. He explains that although he just hit retirement age, he can talk machine learning with any 30-year-old engineer because he is continually learning.

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Give Your New Managers the Tools to Succeed

HR Bartender

They can take a vacation or attend a conference with confidence, knowing that the department isn’t going to fall apart. Managers who are focused on their one job can participate in that super-secret special project that will get the attention of senior management. It’s available at the SHRM Store ( and on Amazon !)

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Build your intranet skillset at ThoughtSummit 2021!

ThoughtFarmer

We're bringing intranet managers, practitioners, and enterprise thought leaders together for a virtual conference that will leave attendees feeling motivated and inspired to level-up their intranet!Are So, this year the conference is entirely virtual and can be attended from anywhere across the globe. Why should you attend?

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The CKO of Microsoft Services Has a Surprising Perspective on Knowledge Management

Conversation Matters

People should not be so busy at their jobs that they do not make time to continue learning by reading, talking to colleagues, and reflecting on actions their team has taken. He explains that although he just hit retirement age, he can talk machine learning with any 30-year-old engineer because he is continually learning.

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A Knowledge Management Strategy for Non-Profits Working in Developing Countries

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I recently conducted a study of eleven non-profits to find out how knowledge management (KM) was being implemented in developing countries. In this article I have 1) outlined the findings from that study, and 2) developed a knowledge management strategy based on the findings.