Knowledge management km has become an important business strategy in an era of accelerated globalization, digitalization, and servitization of products and services. This book offers a learningcentered introduction to the field of knowledge management. 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. As healthcare reform requires a rethinking of processes and paradigms, this book offers organizations. It refers to a multidisciplinary approach to achieve organisational objectives by making the best use of knowledge.
Each of these trailblazers has generously shared their knowledge with a view to helping you and your organization succeed in the knowledge. One of the most helpful resources was patricks book. Below you can find a list of knowledge management books that i recommend. His unique strategy and tools introduce km with a simplicity and elegance that will be easy to relate to, understand and utilize. 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. Which are the best books about knowledge management. The km subject matter is a subset of content taught in the decision support systems course. Knowledge management free summary by daryl morey et al. Written by two leading knowledge management practitioners, this book looks beyond. Is information science in the department of information science faculty of engineering, built environment and information technology university of pretoria november 2003.
Now, brought together in one place is the story as told by siemens own. The readings in this book will help readers get an understanding of the best methods to create and apply knowledge in order to sustain superior organizational performance. Written by internationally recognized knowledge management pioneers, it addresses all those topics in knowledge management. This a supplementary list of knowledge management books that we did not have space to include in the books section of the knowledge management resources page. New research on knowledge management models and methods. Finishing with a discussion of knowledge managements role in international business and what future developments are expected in the field. Graduate and postgraduate business educationfor the business community and those in business educationspecial features. Knowledge management in organizations is the most comprehensive and critical textbook on the subject. See more ideas about management books, knowledge management and knowledge. Encompassing a number of perspectives including organizational behaviour, hrm, systems, and sociocultural factors the text introduces the concept of knowledge before examining how it can be effectively managed within the organizations in which we work. It is based on lessons learned from many organizations worldwide, including the unique experience of our knowledge culture in rafael. This book is a compilation of writings handpicked in esteemed scientific conferences that present the variety of ways to approach this multifaceted phenomenon.
Pdf guide to project management book of knowledge 4th. This textbook and professional reference offers a comprehensive overview of the field. The topic is first approached from the more general perspective, starting with discussing knowledge managements role. Knowledge management in organizations donald hislop. These noteworthy, nonfiction books have been vetted and recommended over time by participants in our knowledge management advanced. Knowledge management, knowledge management, books barnes. The process of transforming data into actionable knowledge is a complex process that requires the use of powerful machines and advanced analytics technique. Free download of essentials of knowledge management by bryan bergerson. To respond to this challenge dama international provides the dama guide to the data management body of knowledge, or dama dmbok, as a definitive introduction to data management. How to maximize the effective of the knowledge and use them for different purposes is very important. Knowledge management strategies and applications intechopen. Coakes states that the term sociotechnical is commonly used in systems studies, particularly in the design of organizations.
It explains the many facets of km, provides great examples of km experiences at law firms and other organizations, and sets out clear messages that can be used to help win over skeptical lawyers. Knowledge management as an organizational innovation has been with us for more than a decade. A brief introduction to the basic elements of knowledge management. All the requirements of this document are applicable to any organization, regardless of its type or size, or the products. Summary of knowledge and knowledge management management essay. This book is a collection of articles from the hbr on a range of knowledge management topics, from organizational design to innovation to professional development to organizational learning. Pmbok guide and standards project management institute. Jan 02, 2012 knowledge management is the fasttrack route to leveraging the intellectual capital in your organisation.
It also discusses how to implement km for supporting business decision making in the context of supply chain wide and globalization. Over the past few years, more and more stakeholders have asked us for content on agile and more are using agile practices, which is confirmed by our pulse of the. 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. First, the knowledge management system can help the manager to implement and analyze the strengths and weakness of the company. We remain committed to providing our customers with unparalleled value over the course of their careers. The standard for project management and a guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide will be the first standards products to transform.
Siemens has long been held as a good exemplar of corporate knowledge management. The classic oneline definition of knowledge management was offered up by tom davenport early on davenport, 1994. Systematic management of people, process and technology knowledge management is a continuous cycle knowledge management is currently seen as a continuous cycle of three processes, namely. 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 principles and practice of knowledge management by martie maria squier submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of m. This text is about knowledge how to capture it, how to transfer it, how to share it, and how to manage it. Based on numerous writings, some dating back to 1920, she says that the best incarnation of this. We will continue to share updates on our standards transformation. Edmondsons book, teaming is one of the best knowledge management books i ve read, although i dont think she ever mentions the term.
Knowledge management as an organizational innovation has been with us. In this book, knowledge management is seen as an integral part of information and communications technology ict. Concepts, tools and approaches brings to the forefront the increasing recognition of the value of knowledge and information to individuals, organizations, and communities, providing an analysis of the concepts of knowledge management km that prevails among the library and information science lis community. The topic is first approached from the more general perspective, starting with discussing knowledge management s role. Enhancing the knowledge work to improve effectiveness, and 2 navigating the. What is the best way to learn about knowledge management. My son is in the 7 th grade at houstons first baptist academy, home of the warriors, and one of the schools marketing posters that i used to love walking by in the school hallway was a sign with smartly dressed, freshfaced fba students and the caption begin well. This book as assigned as the text for a knowledge management course i am currently taking. Knowledge management, information systems, books barnes. The focus is on realworld business examples using commonly available technologies. Brent hunters the power of km makes knowledge management accessible to everyone who wants to maximize the use of knowledge in their organizations. Knowledge management in theory and practice the mit press. I will be adding new books on knowledge management and related subjects on an ongoing basis. The following reflections are essentially based on the book knowledge management in the sociotechnical world.
Knowledge management is especially important in smes and can substantially improve business performance and business capacity for innovation. Using the proven cbi fast track blueprint format, this book explains sin simple and concise terms how you and your company can understand the critical issues of km, create the. Knowledge management km remains high on the critical business agenda. Words of wisdom from leading practitioners is a collection of works penned by an amazing and diverse group of thought leaders. Concepts, methodologies, tools, and applications is the defining reference source for all theories, concepts, and methodologies within the knowledge management km discipline. An analysis and evaluation of the complete idiots guide to knowledge management by rumizen suggests ideas for using knowledge management as an innovative strategy in a nursing health system context. Analytics and knowledge management examines the role of analytics in knowledge management and the integration of big data theories, methods, an. Online shopping for knowledge management from a great selection at books store. Some great knowledge management books for spring reading. Provides suggestions for building a strategic knowledge philosophy into a business culture values and recognition of knowledge management activities explores the influences and support systems that should be offered from various service areas within. Each of the three sections strategy, process, metrics sets the tone with an opening essay by a well known authority in the field. He is the lead author of two books knowledge management and virtual organizations and knowledge management for business model innovation, has published in numerous leading scholarly and practitioner journals, and presented at leading worldclass conferences. Although i do get a small commission on each knowledge management book sold, i did not simply add books to this shop. Knowledge management a blueprint for delivery explores and builds on current ideas about the dynamics of knowledge in organizations, answering such questions as.
In healthcare, communications and knowledge sharing are vital. The book is structured very much like a textbook, with introductory concepts at the top, more subjectspecific discussions in the latter half. It is a great book for both seasoned km lawyers and those who are new to km. The body of knowledge about data management is quite large and constantly growing. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This textbook on knowledge management draws on the authors more than twenty years of research, teaching and consulting experience. 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. Dobbs, digital disruption and electronic resource manageme. This book serves as a reference for individuals interested in knowledge management km and educational issues surrounding km. 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.
Knowledge management km represents a deliberate and systematic approach to cultivating and sharing an organizations knowledge base. Find knowledge management textbooks at up to 90% off. The book then covers best practice and the key activities associated with doing knowledge management, including knowledge strategy, managing knowledge loss and knowledge sharing. The books are 1 knowledge productivity in the public sector.
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. Find another book with does not let your students down. Knowledge management is the fasttrack route to leveraging the intellectual capital in your organisation. Probably no better or more succinct singleline definition has appeared since. The book knowledge management in healthcare highlights key reasons for ensuring that knowledge gets transferred, and it provides insightful examples for initiating improvements. Nonetheless, it remains an excellent book on knowledge management. Brint institutes book on systemic risk management and knowledge management.
Nevertheless, traditional knowledge management methodologies are often too formal, complicated, timeconsuming and expensive for smes. Its focus is on the exploration of methods and models, covering the innovations of all knowledge management models and methods as well as deeper discussion. It covers the key areas of knowledge management, from identifying knowledge in an organisation to promoting and facilitating knowledge sharing and innovation. Edmondsons book, teaming is one of the best knowledge management books ive read, although i dont think she ever mentions the term. New knowledge management books january 2018 realkm. Managers, in all hierarchical levels, will find this book a very practical guide of knowledge management km. Essentials of knowledge management, by bryan bergerson. Furthermore, unlike most books on the topic, which address it almost exclusively in the context of a firm or an organization to help gain a competitive advantage, this book looks at knowledge management in the context. As a discipline, it has reached a state of maturity where. Thus, the book explores knowledge management from the perspective of lis professionals. Written by internationally recognized knowledge management pioneers, it addresses all those topics in knowledge management that a manager needs to ensure. The first edition of this book brought together european, asian and american perspectives on knowledge based value creation.
Additional books on knowledge management and related subjects. Get instant access to over 20,000 summaries of the best business, leadership, and nonfiction books. This knowledge management tools and techniques manual is the first release of a description of some of the key knowledge management km methods, tools, technologies, and techniques to be considered for selection within a km implementation initiative, especially in small and mediumsized enterprises. Maximizing the use of organizational resources becomes fundamental for continuous growth and prosperity. Naturally, due to the fact that the book is from 2001, the information on knowledge management systems is not particularly current. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide is pmis flagship publication and is a fundamental resource for effective project management in any industry. Knowledge management in theory and practice the mit press dalkir, kimiz on. Most of the articles are still timely and come from leading thinkers in the field. Finishing with a discussion of knowledge management s role in international business and what future developments are expected in the field. Knowledge management is the process of capturing, distributing, and effectively using knowledge.
Organizations of various kinds such as resourcebased organizations, productbased organizations, as well as knowledge. Knowledge management km is the process of creating, sharing, using and managing the knowledge and information of an organization. Several previously unpublished essays that develop the chapter follow each opening piece. A straightforward guide to leveraging your companys intellectual capital by creating a knowledge management culture. This list includes further general km books, and more specific fields including imirm information management information resources management and the learning organization. Knowledge management is the company is very huge and in many sectors. This book aims to introduce readers to the recent research topics, it is titled new research on knowledge management models and methods and includes 19 chapters. For professors considering using this book in the future, kindly think again. The book offers a rich approach to knowledge management focusing on knowledge sharing and learning crossing boundaries. The complete guide to knowledge management managers, in all hierarchical levels, will find this book a very practical guide of knowledge management km. See more ideas about management books, knowledge management and.
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