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Knowledge Audits and Knowledge Mapping
A Practical Guide for Knowledge Managers
- 1st Edition - January 1, 2029
- Author: Patrick Lambe
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 8 4 3 3 4 - 6 5 2 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 7 8 0 6 3 - 3 5 1 - 0
The knowledge audit is one of the most frequently used foundational activities in knowledge management today. It creates an inventory of key knowledge assets, which, when… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe knowledge audit is one of the most frequently used foundational activities in knowledge management today. It creates an inventory of key knowledge assets, which, when represented using knowledge maps, is a powerful aid to identifying knowledge gaps, knowledge risks, and knowledge sharing opportunities. Knowledge Audits and Knowledge Mapping lays out for the first time in a clear and practical manner the different forms and purposes of knowledge audits and explains how different kinds of knowledge maps can support their exploitation. This book supports the development of a knowledge management strategy, creates momentum for change, and helps instill a culture of knowledge asset stewardship at every operational level.
- Accessible, step-by-step explanations and case examples
- Covers a range of different contexts, organisations and cultures
- Sets knowledge audits in the context of larger knowledge management objectives
Where do knowledge audits come from and why are they important? What are we auditing? Different forms of knowledgeThe different forms and purposes of knowledge auditsBasic tools and techniques in knowledge auditsThe value of a participatory approachKnowledge mapping, and advanced techniques for knowledge auditsCase scenarios: five knowledge audits and their outcomesGetting started in knowledge auditsPlanning your approach, involving stakeholders and selecting your toolsConducting the knowledge audit, dealing with perceptions, building and maintaining energy and purposeExploiting the knowledge auditKnowledge audits as an influence for changeEmbedding a culture of knowledge stewardship
- No. of pages: 200
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 2029
- Imprint: Chandos Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9781843346524
- eBook ISBN: 9781780633510
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Patrick Lambe
Patrick Lambe is a widely respected knowledge management consultant based in Singapore. His Master’s degree from University College London is in Information Studies and Librarianship, and he has worked as a professional librarian, as a trainer and instructional designer, and as a business manager in operational and strategic roles. He has been active in the field of knowledge management and e-learning since 1998, and in 2002 founded his own consulting and research firm, Straits Knowledge, with a partner. He is former President of the Information and Knowledge Society, and is Adjunct Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Patrick speaks and writes internationally on knowledge management, and has conducted a number of taxonomy projects, usually as an integral part of larger knowledge management initiatives. He is the author of The Blind Tour Guide: Surviving and Prospering in the New Economy (Times, 2002). His knowledge management writings are posted at www.greenchameleon.com.
Affiliations and expertise
Straits Knowledge, Singapore