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Best Practice Knowledge Management is Content Plus Connection, Part Two

Posted by Lucidea on 3/14/2019

In our first post on the changing habits of information consumers and the changing role of information professionals as part of the knowledge supply chain, we shared examples of increasing complexity, underpinned by technology and changes in personal preference. In this post, let’s take a look at the third paradigm (KM 3.0) and see what it means for the sustainability and relevance of knowledge managers and special librarians.

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Topics: Knowledge Management, Enterprise Social Networks, Strategy

Best Practice Knowledge Management is Content Plus Connection, Part One

Posted by Lucidea on 3/7/2019

After one of Stan Garfield’s successful KM webinars, an audience member asked a question about Enterprise Social Networks and their value. It makes one think about the ways in which information consumption is changing and has changed over time—and how our personal habits are a key driver of this change.

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Topics: Knowledge Management, Enterprise Social Networks, Strategy

Killer KM Apps Include Enterprise Social Networks (ESNs)

Posted by Stan Garfield on 2/21/2019

Too much focus on technology when implementing a KM program is a common problem. But you will still need to use software applications, so it’s important to understand them and leverage them in an optimal way. Suggestions for doing so include finding a “killer KM app”. Please read on for my thoughts on this topic, drawn from my book, Proven Practices for Promoting a Knowledge Management Program.

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Topics: Knowledge Management, Enterprise Social Networks, Knowledge Management Software

The Power of Networks—A Conversation with Euan Semple

Posted by Lucidea on 7/22/2016

Earlier this year, we presented a “KM Conversation” with well-known enterprise social network expert and consultant Euan Semple. During our session “The New Knowledge Ecosystem: Content and Connection,” Lucidea’s COO Phil Green discussed with Euan the imperative for librarians and other knowledge professionals to participate in enterprise social networks.

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Topics: Library Management, Enterprise Social Networks

The Top Three Social Technologies for Developing Organizational Strategy

Posted by Ron Aspe, CEO on 7/15/2016

In a June 2016 article titled The Evolution of Social Technologies, McKinsey & Company reported that the use of social technologies has evolved to include their use as tools for developing Organizational Strategy. Knowledge management (KM) professionals and librarians need to recognize this represents an opportunity for them to contribute to organizational success at the highest level.

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Topics: Library Management, Knowledge Management, Information Management, Enterprise Social Networks, Social Media

Thriving In a Digital World – A Conversation with Euan Semple

Posted by Lucidea on 7/8/2016

Earlier this year, we presented a “KM Conversation” with well-known enterprise social network expert and consultant Euan Semple. During our session “The New Knowledge Ecosystem: Content and Connection,” Lucidea’s COO Phil Green engaged Euan in a discussion of how social sharing and the wisdom of the crowd enable meaningful and necessary participation in professional digital networks.

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Topics: Knowledge Management, Information Management, Enterprise Social Networks

Why Content + Connection = KM 3.0 Part 2

Posted by Phil Green on 2/17/2016

In my first post on the changing habits of information consumers and the changing role of information professionals as part of the knowledge supply chain, I shared examples of increasing complexity, underpinned by technology and changes in personal preference. In this post, let’s take a look at the third paradigm (KM 3.0) and see what it means for the sustainability and relevance of knowledge managers and special librarians.

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Topics: Knowledge Management, Information Management, Enterprise Social Networks

Why Content + Connection = KM 3.0 Part 1

Posted by Phil Green on 2/12/2016

As I was finishing last week’s successful webinar on KM Pitfalls with Stan Garfield, an audience member asked a question about Enterprise Social Networks and their value. It made me think about Lucidea CEO Ron Aspe’s blog post on the ways in which information consumption is changing, and has changed over time - and how our personal habits are a key driver of this change. Let me explain…

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Topics: Knowledge Management, Information Management, Enterprise Social Networks