scholarly journals A Holistic Approach to Knowledge Management and Social Learning: lessons learnt from military headquarters

2001 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leoni Warne ◽  
Irena Ali ◽  
Celina Pascoe ◽  
Katerina Agostino
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Social Learning ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Lessons Learnt

Aligning Knowledge Management with Research Knowledge Governance

2016 ◽  
pp. 488-503
Author(s):  
Isabel Pinho ◽  
Cláudia Pinho
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Informal Networks ◽  
Research Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Processes ◽  
The People ◽  
Information Management Systems ◽  
Knowledge Governance

Research Knowledge production is the result from knowledge processes that happen at diverse networks spaces. Those spaces are supported by a cascade of systems (Data Management Systems, Information Management Systems, Knowledge Management Systems, Evaluation Systems and Monitoring Systems) that must be aligned to avoid formation of silos and barriers to the flows of information and knowledge. The energy that powers consists of the people and their connections; so there is crucial to understand and govern formal and informal networks. By take a holistic approach, we propose to join benefits of an efficient knowledge management with the implementation of knowledge governance mechanisms in order to improve Research Knowledge production and its impacts.

A Knowledge Management Process in Communities of Practice of Engineering Based on the SECI Model for Knowledge

2012 ◽  
pp. 134-149
Author(s):  
Akila Sarirete ◽  
Azeddine Chikh
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Social Learning ◽  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Explicit Knowledge ◽  
Management Process ◽  
High Importance ◽  
Web Technologies ◽  
Seci Model

With the vast movement toward promoting and developing models, practices, and technological environments in the engineering domain, a need exists to facilitate communication, collaboration, and coordination among its actors. Communities of Practice (CoPs) represent the natural and logical solution to answer these needs. In this paper, the authors propose a knowledge management process to exploit tacit and explicit knowledge in the engineering domain within the framework of a CoP of engineering. The approach used in this work introduces new elements in the Nonaka’s SECI model for knowledge creation. To validate the proposed process, a qualitative case study has been conducted on two CoPs, “CPsquare” and “The Cisco Learning Network”. It has been shown that CoPs and social learning impact learning as well as knowledge sharing. The use of web technologies and socio-technical approach in the management of knowledge is of high importance.

Trying to Go Open

2017 ◽  
pp. 222-250
Author(s):  
Özgün Imre
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Management System ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Editorial Team ◽  
Academic Journal ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Source Journal ◽  
Over Time

Theoretically, open source solutions are a good match with the resource scarce organization such as a young academic journal to make the publication process and the knowledge shared explicit to the participants in the system. This paper uses a case study approach to investigate how the decision to have such a system depends on a myriad of factors, and tracks how the editorial team decided to adopt an open source journal management system for their knowledge management issues. The study argues that these components should not be taken in isolation by showing how the previous decisions can become a hindrance as these components change over time. The results show that some factors, though initially thought to be unimportant, can become major forces as the journal matures, and a more holistic approach could help to side-step the problems faced.

scholarly journals Consolidating Knowledge for Aggregated Enterprise in Tourism SMEs

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Davenport ◽  
Katherine Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Social Learning ◽  
Public Good ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Prototype Learning

The authors present the design and evaluation process for a prototype learning platform that can assist micro-organizations to work together in the interests of local or regional development. The prototype addresses important issues in knowledge management. These include ways in which the tacit knowledge of one group may be extended across other groups as a public good; the extent to which social learning may be 'engineered'...

How library practitioners view knowledge management in libraries

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (8/9) ◽  
pp. 643-656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roknuzzaman ◽  
Katsuhiro Umemoto
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Ways Of Knowing ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Role Of Information ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe main purpose of this paper is to explore library practitioners' views of knowledge management (KM) and its incorporation into library practice.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on the review of literature available in secondary sources, and the result of interviews of ten library practitioners worldwide. The respondents are purposively selected from the participants' lists of two international conferences held in 2008. The interviews were conducted through e‐mail using a short, structured, and open‐ended questionnaire.FindingsThe ways of knowing and degrees of understanding of KM concepts among the library practitioners are varied. But the most library practitioners have focused on a shallow perception of KM for its incorporation into library practice – dealing with only explicit information and/or knowledge. This study also finds some of the reasons for responding to KM, e.g. increasing value of knowledge in the knowledge economy, role of information technologies, opportunities for improved library practices.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited in its scope, conducting interviews of only ten library practitioners worldwide, and hence, generalization may not be derived from the findings.Practical implicationsThe paper suggests that library practitioners need to broaden their understanding, change their traditional mindset, and to apply a holistic approach of KM system design and library practice, focusing on both explicit and tacit knowledge.Originality/valueThe paper investigates the original views of library practitioners regarding KM in libraries.

scholarly journals Sustainability Management of Unesco Global Geoparks

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 44-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Pásková ◽  
Josef Zelenka
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Participative Management ◽  
Sustainability Management ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Local Actors

UNESCO global geoparkUNESCO global geoparks dynamic initiative draws attention of both experts and public by its innovatively holistic approach to conservation, presentation and interpretation of the Earth heritage interrelating the geodiversity of the region with its biodiversity and cultural diversity. The objective of this contribution is to analyse the processes behind the sustainability management of the UNESCO global geoparks.The process analysis of the certification and revalidation schemes of the UNESCO global geoparks reveals a combined application of the interrelated approaches of the sustainability management, in particular the environmental quality management, knowledge management, strategic management and participative management. The environmental quality management, stimulating UNESCO global geoparks to implement their mission, is ensured through the system of initial certification and regular revalidations. The performance of the UNESCO global geoparks is coordinated on the continental and global levels. This networking facilitates an effective implementation of the knowledge management, which consists in the systematic sharing of knowledge and experience among individual geopark representatives. The participative management is implemented not only through the participation of the individual geoparks representatives in the decision making processes of the Global Geoparks Network and continental networks, but mainly through the participation of local actors in the activities of given UNESCO global geopark. The application of the strategic management ensures the long term balanced contribution of UNESCO global geoparks to the sustainable development and cultural identity of the given region. The analysis has shown a specific way in which the selected concepts of the sustainability management are implemented in the evaluation and revalidation procedures, networking and other pillars of the UNESCO global geoparks development.

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