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

Conversation Matters

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. Staffing KM Positions.

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3 strategies to more effectively use paid time off as a productivity booster

HRExecutive

Employers also pay a price when employees don’t use their time off to rest and recharge. For example, researchers have found that time off is most beneficial when employees are completely unplugged from work responsibilities and engaged in physical activity (rather than staring at their phone, for example).

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The Great Generational Shift: How Employers and Managers Can Prepare

Everwise

The youth bubble in the workforce is rising much faster than in recent years because employers are once again hiring new young workers after several years of formal and informal hiring freezes resulting from the economic crisis. . What Does the Generational Shift Mean for Employers?

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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. Transparency. Zhenshen, China.

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Knowledge Management: What it is and why it matters

ThoughtFarmer

We’ve all heard the cliché “knowledge is power,” but what use is knowledge in the workplace if it is trapped inside your employees’ heads? There is no shortage of information on the subject of knowledge management (KM), but the topic is hot with good reason. What is knowledge management?

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The Importance of Compliance in Managed Payroll

EmployeeConnect

Benefits of Managed Payroll Services for Compliance Managed payroll services offer several advantages that help businesses navigate the compliance landscape effectively: Expertise and Knowledge Managed payroll providers employ payroll specialists who are well-versed in the latest laws and regulations.

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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.