Mountain Quest Institute

Characterizing The Field of KM

A glimpse through time at the breadth of the field of Knowledge Management through an exploration of (1) the focus areas of early works, (2) the 14 Federal Sector learning objectives, and (3) the results of a 2005 research study that involved 34 thought leaders across four continents, herein called the KMTL Study.

           Front Matter (MSWord, 6 pages) Includes Copyright Information, Dedication, Contents and List of Tables and Figures

           Forward (MSWord, 2 pages)

           1. Starting With the End in Mind (MSWord, 3 pages)

           2. Historical Beginnings (MSWord, 4 pages)

           3. Defining Knowledge (MSWord, 4 pages with 1 table)

           4. Defining the Field (MSWord, 6 pages)

           5. Naming the Field (MSWord, 4 pages)

           6. Contrast and Compare (MSWord, 12 pages with 2 graphics) Explores relationship of KM with IT, IM, eBusiness, TQM, BPR and Six Sigma

           7. Exploring the Breadth of KM (MSWord, 10 pages) Introduces the 14 Federal Learning Objectives for KM

           8. Moving to Strategies (MSWord, 5 pages, with 1 table and 1 graphic)

           9. On Creation, Transfer and Reuse (MSWord, 8 pages with 1 graphic)

           10. KM and Organizational Learning (MSWord, 7 pages)

           11. The Potential Value of KM (MSWord, 11 pages with 3 graphics)

           12. The Challenges (MSWord, 6 pages)

           13. The Opportunities (MSWord, 6 pages)

           14. The Rise and Fall of the KM Life Cycle (MSWord, 3 pages with 1 graphic)

           15. Knowledge States (MSWord, 4 pages)

           16. The Field as a Complex Adaptive System (MSWord, 3 pages)

           17. Conversation on Perspectives (MSWord, 9 pages)

           References (MSWord, 5 pages)

           Index (MSWord, 3 pages)

Author and Researcher  

Alex Bennet, Mountain Quest Institute, RR 2, Box 109 (Frost), Marlington, WV  24954 U.S.A. alex@mountainquestinstitute.com 

DAY: 304-799-7267 FAX: 304-799-0861

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