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Ten Big Ideas of Knowledge Management

Conversation Matters

Small talk” is not really small at all, it is how we acknowledge the value of our relationship to the other. In many meetings a U shape is set up to enable seeing a screen placed at the opening of the U. Knowledge is Both Created and Shared in Conversation. Learning from others is also best done in conversation.

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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 Three Eras of Knowledge Management

Conversation Matters

In this video I describe the Three Eras of knowledge management that I have previously written about on this blog, Where Knowledge Management has Been and Where it is Going – Part One , Part Two , and Part Three. It is the "means," but what is being managed are ideas. Cognitive Diversity.

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HR Leadership: A Fresh Perspective on Shaping Organisational Success

EmployeeConnect

In the corporate landscape where the mantra of ‘People First’ echoes among CEOs, a noticeable gap persists in recognising the pivotal role of HR professionals at the executive level. The focus on managing a diverse workforce and implementing tailored onboarding and development programs is integral to HR’s daily routine.

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Why Knowledge Management Didn’t Save General Motors: Addressing Complex Issues By Convening Conversation

Conversation Matters

At one point GM had 138 best practice teams and 33 centers of expertise working with identified subject matter experts. In 2008 KM was alive and well at GM. GM was brought down by a flawed strategy, but an organization’s strategy is clearly a product of the knowledge that exists within its walls. Cognitive diversity. •

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The Great Generational Shift: How Employers and Managers Can Prepare

Everwise

The Boomers are filling up an “age bubble” in the workforce such that there are many more people at or near the ordinary age range for retirement. At the same time, the fastest growing segment of the workforce is made up of those born 1990 and later, so there is a growing youth bubble on the younger end of the spectrum.

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How Managers Can Create a Culture of Idea Sharing at Work

6Q

Some additional benefits include: Psychological safety at work. That raises productivity at an employee and organisational level. million US employees worked from home at least half the time. While looking for a suitable collaboration platform, keep in mind the knowledge management system you are currently using.