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Introduction to Knowledge Management

KM in Business

  • 1st Edition - July 17, 2003
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Todd R. Groff, Thomas P. Jones
  • Language: English

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Description

This book introduces readers to a wide range of knowledge management (KM) tools, techniques and terminology for enhancing innovation, communication and dedication among individuals and workgroups. The focus is on real-world business examples using commonly available technologies.

The book is set out in a clear and straightforward way, with definitions highlighted, brief case studies included that illustrate key points, dialogue sections that probe for practical applications, and written exercises. Each chapter concludes with discussion questions, review questions, and a vocabulary review.

Key features

* Easy to read, user-friendly introduction to knowledge management
* Full of practical applications for business professionals

Readership

Business courses with sections on knowledge management; corporate training programs in knowledge management

Table of contents

Introducing KM; Personal KM; Capture & Corroborate; Organize and Secure; Analyze and Collaborate; Story Telling & Knowledge Transfer; Systems Thinking; Harnessing Metcalfe's Law; 3D Communication; Building-In Knowledge Exchange; Developing KM Strategies; The Ethics of KM; Metrics and the Taming of Wicked Problems; Careers in KM.

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: August 6, 2003
  • Language: English

About the authors

TG

Todd R. Groff

Todd Groff is a Consultant with IBM’s Business Consulting Services, having worked in high technology industries for over 15 years. He is responsible for the identification of information access, retrieval and distribution needs while leading a consulting team in the design, implementation and integration of systems. Recent client work involves developing and applying KM tools and processes to both backend administration and critical line of business functions. Successes have included strategic recruiting, data capture operations, and HR Information Systems. All of these areas benefited from the sharing of knowledge and the technology developed by merging multiple centers of expertise.

He is currently serving as an advisory member for Oklahoma State University, and has participated as a Member of OSU’s “PEW Higher Education Roundtable to Enhance the Vision and Strategic Planning of Oklahoma State University”

Affiliations and expertise
Consultant, IBM’s Business Consulting Services, Henryetta, OK, USA

TJ

Thomas P. Jones

Thomas Jones is a Consultant with IBM’s Business Consulting Services. Current responsibilities include infrastructure design and management of Electronic Document Management Systems for a range of client companies. In addition, Thomas designs and manages commercial and educational Websites and corporate groupware.His Internet background includes Internet consulting and web programming for retail businesses and a variety of vineyards and wineries, as well as Oklahoma State University. Projects have included collaboration applications, Business-to-Business e-Commerce and internal corporate KM solutions. Past and present customers: British Petroleum, EDS, The Williams Companies, Phillips Petroleum, Nuyaka Creek Winery, Tidal School Vineyards, Oklahoma State University, Williams Energy, Fleming Foods, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Accenture, Pressmark Companies and others.
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant, IBM’s Business Consulting Services, Okmulgee, OK, USA