The process and practice of knowledge management is a central focus of the book. Knowledge management is about knowledge and how to capture it, transfer it, share it, and how to manage it. What is the best way to learn about knowledge management. Systems and processes enhances the conventional exposition of km with an indepth discussion of the technologies used to facilitate the management of knowledge in large and small organizations. A new, thoroughly updated edition of a comprehensive overview of knowledge management km, covering theoretical foundations, the km process, tools, and professions.
Knowledge management is seen as a business process, integrating knowledge, people, processes, strategies, techniques and technologies. This book both shows what the theory behind knowledge management is and its practical applications. This is a book that deals with a very specific part of knowledge management km, namely knowledge retention kr. Second, examples of knowledge needs are provided in the context of two prince2 processes and risk management. Brint institutes book on systemic risk management and knowledge management. Leading experts have contributed chapters in their fields of expertise. New knowledge management books january 2018 realkm. Knowledge management km represents a deliberate and systematic approach to cultivating and sharing an organizations knowledge base. Awad takes students through a processoriented examination of the topic, striking a balance between the behavioral and technical aspects of knowledge management and use it. Systems and processes enhances the conventional exposition of km with an indepth discussion of the technologies used to facilitate. Although i do get a small commission on each knowledge management book sold, i did not simply add books to this shop.
Knowledge management refers to the provision of explicit and empirical knowledge institutions, in an orderly, practical, and effective way, to optimize productivity and performance. The goal of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of knowledge management by examining its objectives, scope, strategy, best practices. Combines knowledge management with other subject areas within the management information systems field. Knowledge management is a subset of content taught in the decision support systems course. It is the process through which organisations create and use their institutional or collective knowledge assets. Knowledge management concepts and best practices kai. The book then covers best practice and the key activities associated with doing knowledge management, including knowledge strategy, managing knowledge loss. Knowledge management books showing 150 of 238 the fifth discipline. Knowledge management in theory and practice the mit press.
After a survey of major theoretical approaches in the literature, the book develops a new synthesis that views knowledge management as a continuous cycle of three processes. The complete guide to knowledge management offers managers the tools they need to create an organizational culture that improves knowledge sharing, reuse, learning, collaboration, and innovation to ensure mesurable growth. The km subject matter is a subset of content taught in the decision support systems course. Knowledge management in theory and practice, 3e the mit. This book serves as a reference for individuals interested in knowledge management km and educational issues surrounding km. Research has shown that knowledge management km, as a field of practice and study, gained momentum from the rise of the world wide web web in the 1990s. It covers the key areas of knowledge management, from identifying knowledge in an organisation to promoting and facilitating knowledge sharing and innovation. The authors take students through a processoriented examination of the topic, striking a balance between the behavioral and technical aspects of. Get your order fast and stress free with free curbside pickup. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok r guidesixth edition agile practice guide bundle brazilian portuguese portuguese edition by project management institute may 21, 2018.
Many books, magazines, conferences, vendors, consultancies, web sites, online communities and email lists have been formed around this concept. It transforms the intangible and abstract topic of km into concrete and applicable ideas you can put to immediate use. Blending academic, intellectual, and working knowledge together under the rubric of knowledge management, frappaolo brilliantly demonstrates the potential successes of km in this book through this oldfashioned portal to capture, illuminate, share, and evolve in this case, it just happens to be about knowledge management. An easytoread, wellorganized handbook that should be compulsory reading for any lawyer, it captures the readers attention right from the first page. Knowledge management is the transformation of knowledge in the form of insights, understandings, and practical knowhow that we all possess in other manifestations like books, technology, practices, and traditions within organizations of all kinds and in society. Each distils his or her subject in a chapter that is accessible to. Knowledge management, information systems, books barnes.
The book links strategy and knowledge management and demonstrates how to establish a km culture that is constantly creating new knowledge. This book brings together the results of several years of analysis of knowledge management systems kms implementations and the experience of leading organisations in the silicon valley, to provide a practical guide on key strategic, technical and economic aspects of knowledge management systems implementations. This is a knowledge management book covering the theories, frameworks, models, tools, and supporting disciplines that are relevant to both the student and the practitioner. This book is a must read for analysts, their managers and analytic solutions developers. Knowledge management, governance and sustainable development. Ask one of sgt renchers soldiers to pull up the information from the. History of knowledge management 12 from physical assets to knowledge assets 16 organizational perspectives on knowledge management 17 why is km important today. It is easy to read for those who are interrested in the subject and relies on acadamic research to proof its points. A very short, fairly interesting and reasonably cheap book about. After putting together his leaders book, sgt rencher notices that a few sections are still empty. Until now, implementing knowledge management km has been like nailing jelly to the wallbut not anymore. It provides specific km methods, tips, techniques, and best practices to gain competitive advantage and the most from investing in km. This book describes how km can be applied at a team and project level. Jul 23, 2018 this is a book that deals with a very specific part of knowledge management km, namely knowledge retention kr.
Written in a lively, conversational style, knowledge management looks at the nature of knowledge, including its definition and measurement, before the main. Since the first edition of this book, many organizations have adopted km methods and gained experience with approaches that work and with those that dont. Thus, the book explores knowledge management from the perspective of lis professionals. Jul 10, 2015 patrick didomenicos book knowledge management for lawyers will turn you into one. The only howto guide for building an enterprise knowledge management system. It is rare to find a book so strong in the practical as well as the theoretical, and for this reason this is currently my top recommended km book. The book examines 19 km programs, including those at airbus, arup, cadbury schweppes, hewlett packard hp, the international center for. Knowledge is considered a valuable commodity, embedded in products and in the tacit knowledge of highly mobile individual. On the other hand, it will also make use of methodological resources of knowledge management, to recognize and accredit learning and knowledge, and create value. Since the first edition of this book, many organizations have adopted km methods and gained experience with approaches that workand with those that dont. Knowledge management in theory and practice, second.
Knowledge management in higher education institutions. This book introduces readers to a wide range of knowledge management km tools, techniques and terminology for enhancing innovation, communication and. The team at knowledge architecture is constantly asked for book recommendations on a variety of topicsfrom knowledge management to research to thought leadership. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide part of. The seamless synthesis of the human, organizational, and technological dimensions of knowledge management makes this book a definitive guide for academics and practising managers alike. Jan 02, 2012 knowledge management is the fasttrack route to leveraging the intellectual capital in your organisation. First of all, it provides an understanding of the essence of knowledge. Discover book depositorys huge selection of knowledge management books online. The discipline of knowledge management km is becoming established as a key productivity enabler in todays modern organisations. The authors take students through a processoriented examination of the topic, striking a balance between the behavioral and technical aspects of knowledge management and use it. The books are 1 knowledge productivity in the public sector. Knowledge management tools and techniques on apple books. This book presents the latest management ideas in knowledge creation and management in readable and nontechnical chapters. Introduction to knowledge management flashcards quizlet.
Jul 26, 2012 knowledge management foundations is just what it claims, the first attempt to provide a secure intellectual footing for the myriad of practices called knowledge management. Knowledge management as an organizational innovation has been with us for more than a decade. Training management after putting together his leaders book, sgt rencher notices that a few sections are still empty. Dec 26, 2000 this book provides an introduction to the field of knowledge management. Which are the best books about knowledge management. Written by internationally recognized knowledge management pioneers, it addresses all those topics in knowledge management that a manager needs to ensure organizational success. With an increasing focus on km in the business community and in business education, this text is a timely resource that attempts offer a conc. Knowledge management km or the practice of using information and collaboration technologies and processes to capture organizational learning and thereby improve business performance is becoming one of the key disciplines in management, especially in large companies. It is a very extensive work on the growing field of knowledge management. The ability to manage knowledge has become increasingly important in todays knowledge economy. Unlike other books in the field, knowledge management. Knowledge management in practice 1st edition anthony j. Information management for the intelligent organization. Apr 03, 2018 this textbook on knowledge management draws on the authors more than twenty years of research, teaching and consulting experience.
It looks at km as an emerging profession and the need to educate a new generation of knowledge professionals to deal with managing knowledge on the one hand and managing knowledge workers on the other hand. It features numerous case studies and vignettes describing practical applications of km. Knowledge management, good governance, and sustainable development are the three essential components for the prosperity of any community, and they are interrelated in terms of scope and nature. Knowledge management for project excellence 1st edition. What is knowledge management, and why is it important. Ask one of sgt renchers soldiers to pull up the information from the dtms.
Knowledge management, knowledge management, books barnes. This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the third international conference on webage information management, waim 2002 held in beijing, china in august 2002. The topic is first approached from the more general perspective, starting with discussing knowledge management s role. In this book, knowledge management is seen as an integral part of information and communications technology ict. Knowledge management explores the concept of knowledge management km from a leadership and strategic management perspective, providing a detailed overview of the process of designing and introducing a km focus into an organisation. Finishing with a discussion of knowledge management s role in international business and what future developments are expected in the field.
This book is a compilation of writings handpicked in esteemed scientific conferences that present the variety of ways to approach this multifaceted phenomenon. Deceptively thin, knowledge management is packed with the critical concepts, helpful information, and useful references for novices to experts in a variety of fields ranging from information technology, education and training, or organizational management, and all this in under 142 pages. Working knowledge by thomas davenport and laurence prusak community. Practical knowledge management from leading and learning. Kr is a discipline concerned with the managerial initiatives focused on assessing and retaining the most critical knowledge within the firm, particularly when faced with the potential loss of employees, e. The books contributors are among the leading thinkers and practitioners in this growing field. The scholarly value of this book can be found in insights generated from the contingent approach to linking knowledge management to other it management topics and its uses. The first edition of this book brought together european, asian and american perspectives on knowledge based value creation. Book description knowledge management, good governance, and sustainable development are the three essential components for the prosperity of any community, and they are interrelated in terms of scope and nature. Book description presentations by industry leaders on a variety of topics km templates and instruction on executing km strategy, performing knowledge transfer. Personal knowledge management is an evolving concept that focuses on the importance of individual growth and learning as much as on the technology and management processes traditionally associated with organizational knowledge management.
Daryl morey, mark maybury and bhavani thuraisingham, mit press 2000. A breath of fresh air from the usual km gurus, fuller openly admits that the advent of km is a mixed blessing that often amounts to the conduct of traditional management. Ed waltzs newest book knowledge management in the intelligence enterprise capitalizes quite handily on the theoretical and practical aspects of information theory as presented in his previous book information warfare principles and operations and his extensive contacts and experience with the u. This textbook and professional reference offers a comprehensive overview of the field. Nina helander this book is a compilation of writings handpicked in esteemed scientific conferences that present the variety of ways to approach this multifaceted phenomenon. See more ideas about management books, knowledge management, knowledge.
The book is structured very much like a textbook, with introductory concepts at the top, more subjectspecific discussions in the latter half. This book looks at the emergence of pkm from a multidisciplinary perspective, and its contributors reflect. Knowledge management in theory and practice, second edition. Browse business knowledge management ebooks to read online or download in epub or pdf format on your mobile device and pc. Handbook on knowledge management 1 knowledge matters. Jul 25, 2016 knowledge management in practice is a resource on how knowledge management km is implemented. As a discipline, it has reached a state of maturity where. The book is organized into three sections, each opening with a classic work from a leader in the field. Having a complete understanding of knowledge management systems is absolutely critical, as it can improve the decisionmaking process, increase efficiency, enable better project management, empower a quicker rate of innovation, provide valuable insights to your clients and prospects, and so much more. Building and sustaining the sources of innovation by dorothyleonardbarton this is one of the seminal texts in the km world, and. Knowledge management in theory and practice, third edition.
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