Developing and Sharing Knowledge at the Macro Level It is often my contention that the work being done in what we’re calling “the knowledge domain” grows more innovative daily, and often on a larger, more societal scale. KD/KS is not limited to what happens in an individual group or corporation. Indeed, one of my best friends often speaks about the “great potential” (as she puts it) for KD/KS to change the world. [Was it not ever thus? How did we get off track?] OK. Perhaps “changing the world” is going a little far, but we’re getting close when…
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If you are in the New York Metropolitan Area or located anywhere in the Northeastern United States, you should consider attending this: The M.S. in Information and Knowledge Strategy is a sixteen month low-residency online program framed by three short residencies on the Columbia University campus in New York City. The program teaches students to plan, design and evaluate initiatives using knowledge and information across a wide spectrum of global environments, including corporations, government, educational and nonprofit institutions. Students also develop a critical insight into the legal, social and cultural factors that influence an organization’s ability to manage and solve problems…
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How do we get the idea of the knowledge audit accepted in the company or the organization (or in an individual department, if there’s where the audit is needed)? What if someone is really pushing back and doesn’t really want to be “bothered” with a knowledge audit? It’s a valid concern. And there’s a solution. As with any change in any process, we need to get serious about ”selling” the idea. And let’s not get into that old argument about “I’m not here to be a salesman or get involved in company politics – I’ve got my work to do.”…
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