We hear much about the “new” Africa, and many commentators are predicting great things for the world’s second-largest and second most-populous continent (see especially Lions on the move: The progress and potential of African economies, McKinsey and Company’s important report from last June). After a year working in Kenya, I can attest to the fact …
Knowledge Thought Leaders: An Exercise
Thanks to all who have participated in our discussion about organizational thought leaders. Before we move on to another subject, let’s review with a little exercise: Think about five people in your company who, in your opinion, are knowledge thought leaders (keep the names to yourself). As you think about these people, list five characteristics …
Knowledge Thought Leaders: A Practical Question
Sergio Storch in Brazil offers an intriguing dialogue opportunity in his response to the last post about knowledge thought leaders. So intriguing, in fact, that I want to be sure the question gets thrown out to all our readers, so I’m highlighting it as a separate post. Here’s his practical question: In a concrete situation …
KM/Knowledge Services: Matching Business Strategy and Knowledge Strategy
For knowledge workers, being involved – either by choice or assignment – in the development of knowledge strategy is a rare opportunity. And a great way to strengthen (and then apply) knowledge management/knowledge services skills. Whether working on corporate knowledge strategy or trying to develop knowledge strategy for one or more business units, dealing with strategic …
KM/Knowledge Services & Archives: Results & Rewards
If the KM/knowledge services/archives connection is going to make sense (and perform as the critical element of enterprise management it is expected to be), we have to go back to the “why.” What’s the reason behind a knowledge strategy that includes archives management? What are organizational expectations with respect to legacy content? Management expectations? Four …
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