Introduction to Knowledge Management
You Will Learn How ToIdentify, create and distribute knowledge using proven Knowledge Management (KM) practicesCreate knowledge assets from personal expertise, events and other key sourcesAnalyze and build communities of practice to contribute and share knowledgeConvert tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge for organizational gainDetermine when to apply KM solutions and how to track their successImplement a comprehensive KM strategy that leverages the cultural values of your organization
Course BenefitsAn organization's true competitive edge is the knowledge it holds--knowledge that is often contained in the minds of individuals where it can't be shared or improved and, frequently, is lost when those individuals leave the organization. A well-designed and implemented Knowledge Management program is essential to compile disconnected pockets of information to strengthen the effectiveness of an organization. In this course, you learn how to build a KM solution that leverages organizational and individual knowledge.
Who Should AttendAnyone responsible for the management and distribution of knowledge or tasked with implementing a KM initiative within an organization, including directors, program managers, team leaders and department heads.
Through a series of interactive case studies, you gain the skills to effectively apply Knowledge Management within your organization. Individual and group exercises include: Identifying the value of KM for your organizationDesigning a model for implementing KMSelecting viable KM projectsCreating knowledge assets from interviewing expertsEstablishing a community of practiceFacilitating learning through After Action ReviewsBuilding a viable KM vision for an organization that reflects the reality of its cultureChoosing the elements necessary for successPerforming a KM audit for an organizationDetermining the criteria for evaluating a KM projectDeveloping solutions to overcome barriersPreparing a comprehensive and sustainable KM strategy
Course 213 ContentIntroduction to Knowledge Management (KM)Creating a KM modelEssential components of your KM modelAnalyzing your current knowledge stateFormulating a mix of knowledge assets and communities of practiceWhen to employ Knowledge ManagementEstablishing criteria for KM projectsApplying KM criteria to select projectsGrasping opportunities and avoiding costsBuilding Knowledge AssetsCapturing expertiseWhat is expertise?Filling in what experts don't rememberStages of knowledge acquisitionDifferentiating between tacit and explicit knowledgeUncovering tacit knowledgeSources of knowledgePeopleStoriesEventsDocumentsInterviewing expertsConverting one-time events into permanent knowledge assetsAnalyzing documents and other resourcesCompiling knowledge assetsKnowing the audience and establishing the scopeDistilling principles and guidelines from existing knowledgeChecklistsSecrets for successCritical factorsAssigning the asset curatorImplementing feedback loopsCreating Communities of PracticeFacilitating communities of practiceLife cycle of communities of practiceCreatingGrowingSustainingClosingForming the communityDefining the need and the membersThe importance of the community coordinatorCarrying out the critical initial tasksKeeping the community goingEliciting both contributions and questionsThe power of acknowledgementLeveraging e-mail, intranets and wikisIntegrating After Action Reviews (AARs)Generating knowledge assets from communities of practiceDesigning a Knowledge Management ProjectLaying a solid foundation Generating a KM-specific visionIntegrating organizational and business goals with KMDetermining the real stakeholdersChoosing the right KM techniqueAdapting to company culturePerforming a KM auditExploring knowledge needsDocumenting existing knowledge assetsMapping knowledge flowsSelecting optimal KM practicesDelivering a successful projectIntegrating business case, vision and goalChoosing the right projectIdentifying KM competenciesConstructing an ongoing evaluation processImplementing Knowledge Management Measuring the value of KMEvaluating a KM project against business goalsSelecting the top five evaluation criteriaEstablishing the relationship between KM and profits, product timeliness, and moreOvercoming barriers and pitfallsThe four major barriers to KM successCultureRewards and recognitionUncommitted stakeholdersOverprotective expertsEmploying remedies to ensure successTailoring a KM strategy for your organizationAccounting for your unique business needsLeveraging your organization's cultureEnsuring sustainable KM initiatives
Related CoursesIntroduction to Business Intelligence - Course 901Introduction to Business Analysis - Course 211Building an Effective Business Case - Course 212User Requirements for Software Development - Course 218Developing User Requirements - Course 315Business Process Reengineering - Course 381Microsoft Tools for Business Intelligence - Course 146Power Excel: Analyzing Data - Course 195Introduction to Statistics - Course 196
Course BenefitsAn organization's true competitive edge is the knowledge it holds--knowledge that is often contained in the minds of individuals where it can't be shared or improved and, frequently, is lost when those individuals leave the organization. A well-designed and implemented Knowledge Management program is essential to compile disconnected pockets of information to strengthen the effectiveness of an organization. In this course, you learn how to build a KM solution that leverages organizational and individual knowledge.
Who Should AttendAnyone responsible for the management and distribution of knowledge or tasked with implementing a KM initiative within an organization, including directors, program managers, team leaders and department heads.
Through a series of interactive case studies, you gain the skills to effectively apply Knowledge Management within your organization. Individual and group exercises include: Identifying the value of KM for your organizationDesigning a model for implementing KMSelecting viable KM projectsCreating knowledge assets from interviewing expertsEstablishing a community of practiceFacilitating learning through After Action ReviewsBuilding a viable KM vision for an organization that reflects the reality of its cultureChoosing the elements necessary for successPerforming a KM audit for an organizationDetermining the criteria for evaluating a KM projectDeveloping solutions to overcome barriersPreparing a comprehensive and sustainable KM strategy
Course 213 ContentIntroduction to Knowledge Management (KM)Creating a KM modelEssential components of your KM modelAnalyzing your current knowledge stateFormulating a mix of knowledge assets and communities of practiceWhen to employ Knowledge ManagementEstablishing criteria for KM projectsApplying KM criteria to select projectsGrasping opportunities and avoiding costsBuilding Knowledge AssetsCapturing expertiseWhat is expertise?Filling in what experts don't rememberStages of knowledge acquisitionDifferentiating between tacit and explicit knowledgeUncovering tacit knowledgeSources of knowledgePeopleStoriesEventsDocumentsInterviewing expertsConverting one-time events into permanent knowledge assetsAnalyzing documents and other resourcesCompiling knowledge assetsKnowing the audience and establishing the scopeDistilling principles and guidelines from existing knowledgeChecklistsSecrets for successCritical factorsAssigning the asset curatorImplementing feedback loopsCreating Communities of PracticeFacilitating communities of practiceLife cycle of communities of practiceCreatingGrowingSustainingClosingForming the communityDefining the need and the membersThe importance of the community coordinatorCarrying out the critical initial tasksKeeping the community goingEliciting both contributions and questionsThe power of acknowledgementLeveraging e-mail, intranets and wikisIntegrating After Action Reviews (AARs)Generating knowledge assets from communities of practiceDesigning a Knowledge Management ProjectLaying a solid foundation Generating a KM-specific visionIntegrating organizational and business goals with KMDetermining the real stakeholdersChoosing the right KM techniqueAdapting to company culturePerforming a KM auditExploring knowledge needsDocumenting existing knowledge assetsMapping knowledge flowsSelecting optimal KM practicesDelivering a successful projectIntegrating business case, vision and goalChoosing the right projectIdentifying KM competenciesConstructing an ongoing evaluation processImplementing Knowledge Management Measuring the value of KMEvaluating a KM project against business goalsSelecting the top five evaluation criteriaEstablishing the relationship between KM and profits, product timeliness, and moreOvercoming barriers and pitfallsThe four major barriers to KM successCultureRewards and recognitionUncommitted stakeholdersOverprotective expertsEmploying remedies to ensure successTailoring a KM strategy for your organizationAccounting for your unique business needsLeveraging your organization's cultureEnsuring sustainable KM initiatives
Related CoursesIntroduction to Business Intelligence - Course 901Introduction to Business Analysis - Course 211Building an Effective Business Case - Course 212User Requirements for Software Development - Course 218Developing User Requirements - Course 315Business Process Reengineering - Course 381Microsoft Tools for Business Intelligence - Course 146Power Excel: Analyzing Data - Course 195Introduction to Statistics - Course 196