Advance Knowledge Networks [AKN]

'Finding Creative Knowledge Pathways for Individuals and Organisations'

Applied Knowledge Management

• demonstrating the value of Knowledge Management by:
  • focusing on organisational culture
  • leadership
  • champions of change
  • AND using story telling as a basis of sharing knowledge*
• understanding what hinders the management of knowledge
• understanding how to maximise the value of 'knowledge workers'
• understanding the theory AND demonstrating the practical application
• understanding the role that human capital plays in successful KM
• developing solutions to:
  • increase organisational productivity by knowledge sharing
  • save human and other resources
  • save money and cost avoidance
  • reduce duplication
  • enhance learning and creativity
  • improve organisational communication
  • provide tangible options for changing environments

*Sharing Knowledge. Much of the intellectual capital of an organisation is not written down anywhere but resides in people's minds. Communicating this 'know how' across an organisation and beyond, typically occurs informally, through the sharing of stories - ie they include a description of the problem, the setting, the solution, and who was involved. (After First Person - Telling Tales - A Storytelling Catalog, Harvard Business Review, May 2004 pp 126-127)

A World/Knowledge Cafe is a 'learning community' that brings people together to learn from each other in order to make a difference or to introduce change in their organisational practies. Cafes also provide excellent networking, knowledge sharing and learning opportunities.

Services Offered include:

• Undertaking KM audits
• Facilitating World/Knowledge Cafes
• Developing KM plans
• Developing knowledge-based exit strategies to minimize organizational knowledge loss

For tailored, personalised and high impact consulting, contact Dr Helen Paige at AKN.