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The Three Eras of Knowledge Management - Summary

Conversation Matters

I have posted lengthy descriptions of each of the three eras of knowledge management and here I have made a brief summary of all three. Since the term “knowledge management” came into popular usage, there have been three significant changes in how organizations have thought about their knowledge.

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

Conversation Matters

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. The knowledge existed within GM to develop a more competitive strategy. The knowledge management task is to bring together the collective knowledge of the organization to bear on complex issues.

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How to Hold a Retreat or Meeting Where New Thinking Emerges

Conversation Matters

The invitees were twenty-five recognized thought leaders in the field of knowledge management, both academics and practitioners. The stated goal of the retreat was to “push the boundaries of what we know about creating and managing knowledge-based organizations.” as insights came together for me.

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Social Media in HR Summit, Dublin, Ireland ~ HR to HR 2.0 and.

Strategic HCM

Buy my book at Amazon. Buy my book at Amazon UK. 1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 I’ve recently arranged to speak at another couple of great conferences over the next few months. People management strategy. Talent management. (75). Book review. (55). Read more by me in.

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A KM Strategy Built on the Collective Knowledge of Ecopetrol

Conversation Matters

Two years ago I participated in a meeting to develop a knowledge management strategy for Ecopetrol, the state oil company of Columbia, South America. I want to describe it because it has stayed with me as a good example of an organization making use of its collective knowledge.

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Why HR Needs To Ground Talent Decisions In Solid Business Impact

HR Tech Girl

Prior to that, he spent eight years leading consulting and best-practice research on knowledge management, human capital management, and process improvement. He is the smartest person I’ve ever met, consistently dropping nuggets of wisdom, book recommendations, and strategic concepts he found useful in his career.

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Five Actions Organizations Can Take to Increase Knowledge Sharing

Conversation Matters

It would be wonderful if our conference rooms did not come equipped with large tables that define how we will interact with each other. There are many books and programs that develop the skills of conversation. Tags: Knowledge Management Strategies. There is always a space in the atrium to hold a quick meeting.