Knowledge management – not rocket science
Abstract
Purpose
To provide a broad understanding of knowledge management and how to successfully implement knowledge management.
Design/methodology/approach
Using a wide range of technical, business and knowledge management‐specific sources to explain the value and importance of knowledge management and the relative simplicity of the concept, the paper is divided into sections providing a definition of KM, how KM relates to technology, an overview of double‐loop learning, six steps to successful KM (plus one), and successful KM examples.
Findings
Provides a thorough overview of KM and its building‐blocks, as well as providing examples that incorporate various degrees of technology.
Originality/value
This paper provides a unique view of knowledge management success by maintaining a totally agnostic approach and focusing on principles that will provide success regardless of technology or budget.
Keywords
Citation
Call, D. (2005), "Knowledge management – not rocket science", Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 9 No. 2, pp. 19-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/13673270510590191
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited