A basic tenet of successful KM, knowledge services, and knowledge strategy is knowledge development and knowledge sharing, often referred to with the now-common acronym “KD/KS.” The stated role of knowledge services professionals and knowledge strategists is to ensure the strength of knowledge development and knowledge sharing in their organizations. Now, thanks to the innovative Information Services Staff at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (popularly known as UN-HABITAT), another new tool has been developed. URBAN GATEWAY – as the new solution is called – can be expected to go a long way in bringing together the programme’s many diverse communities…
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What is a city? And what is the role of knowledge development and knowledge sharing – what knowledge workers refer to as “KD/KS” – in the life of a city? A challenge from Mr. Joan Clos, the newly installed Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (popularly known as UN-HABITAT), gives us something to think about in this connection. More specifically, to think about how the work we do affects society at a macro level. Mr. Clos’s challenge also – not to put too fine a point on it – provides an intriguing opportunity for people working with…
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In the public arena, knowledge development and knowledge sharing (KD/KS) is often experienced in official observances and celebrations. Most participants are usually not aware that they are engaged in an activity as significant in their lives as KD/KS, but that’s fine, too. Knowledge development and knowledge sharing are such a universal human trait, it’s not necessary to be always aware when it’s happening. Nevertheless, when there are such events, it’s good to take notice of them, for they are an essential element in society. We are better people (and better informed) when we take part in these activities. A case…
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