The increasing growth of the gap between the capacity and abilities of the storage and data retrieval systems and the users' ability to...

Undoubtedly, "The Knowledge-Creating Company," authored by Nonaka and Takeuchi in 1995, is a seminal work in knowledge management. Delving into Japanese culture, the book elucidates, through a knowledge-centric lens, how Japanese companies excel in innovating and achieving success by fostering a culture of knowledge sharing. Fast forward five years to 2000, and Nonaka, in collaboration with Von-Krogh and Ichijo, authors a sequel titled "Enabling Knowledge Creation." This rela

Knowledge management is not a task for one person, no matter how talented they may be. One of the critical success factors (CSF) is a...

" Working Knowledge ," authored by the globally renowned leaders in knowledge management, Larry Prusak and Thomas Davenport, was initially published in 1998, followed by a soft edition in 2000 that incorporated an introduction. In a concise statement, it is a classic in knowledge management, representing a pioneering contribution to the field by addressing work methodologies for various stages of the knowledge life cycle. While distinct from a case study, the book offers nume

Prominent figures such as Nonaka, Davenport, Prusak, David, and Snowden are frequently cited in the knowledge management discipline. Collison and Purcell, former colleagues in the knowledge management team at British Petroleum (BP), have authored a book deserving careful examination and reading despite the authors' anonymity. The duo outlines practical methodologies for knowledge management in a well-written and easily understandable book enriched with examples from their exp

Marketing of Knowledge Management Activities Marketing knowledge management activities are an integral part of ongoing operations. It...

As an ordinary individual, I've recently encountered the concept of WEB 2.0 quite frequently. As someone deeply involved in knowledge management for almost a decade, I find this phenomenon particularly intriguing. Has WEB 2.0 cracked the code that we, knowledge managers, tirelessly strive to decipher daily? How is it that there is such vibrant participation from people who willingly share knowledge and contribute their experiences daily? What does Web 2.0 entail, and how does

In November 2005, the father of management theory and one of its luminaries, Peter Drucker, passed away. Renowned for seamlessly blending academic and theoretical knowledge, Drucker held diverse roles as a lecturer, management consultant, "guru," and prolific author. He left behind a legacy of 39 books and hundreds of articles, having lived to 96. Most knowledge managers are familiar with Drucker's groundbreaking work, "Management Challenges in the 21st Century," published in

Knowledge needs mapping is our first process in organizational knowledge management activities. The purpose of the mapping process is to...

Unlike a lecture, which aims to transfer knowledge through the frontal presentation, the training seeks to instill knowledge or teach a...

In 1995, shortly after Peter Drucker coined the term "knowledge workers," the exploration of knowledge management and development began to unfold, marked by Nonaka and Takeuchi’s masterpiece, "The Knowledge-Creating Company." The authors provide insight into Japanese business culture and present a model that addresses a question that has intrigued many: Why have Japanese companies achieved success? What sets them apart from Western societies, leading to positive bottom-line r

Co-written with Naama Levy Today, a new driver who obtains a license must drive with an accompanying person for about 3 months before...

Knowledge management  does not function in isolation. It is widely acknowledged that there are no one-size-fits-all solutions in this domain, and each solution must be customized to the organization in which it is being implemented. Organizations within the same professional field differ in values, organizational culture, sharing practices, process nature, computing environment, and computing habits. Therefore, despite apparent similarities, the nature and nuances of solution

Every organization strives to realize the vision and strategy it has set for itself. To achieve these goals, there is a need for...

One phenomenon we often encounter concerns content experts' difficulty feeding content into a portal, website, or community. The activity...

Peter Senge's 1990 book The Fifth Discipline has unquestionably earned its status as a classic in management literature. The Financial Times has honored it as one of the five most excellent business books ever. At the same time, The Harvard Business Review regards it as a foundational work in management literature over the last seventy-five years. Deming, a Total Quality Management (TQM) movement pioneer, acknowledged learning significantly from the book, endorsing it as an e

Moria Levy, a leader in the field of Knowledge Management in Israel, CEO of ROM Knowledgeware consulting firm, holds a Master's degree in...

An important component in any management process in general, and knowledge management in particular, is the feedback process, or in its...

Based on an article by analyst Lauri M. Orlov-Forster - Published in CIO Magazine Have you ever tried to explain knowledge management to...

It is a known fact that there are two kinds of knowledge in organizations: explicit knowledge- knowledge which is located in the...