The Management of Knowledge

Introduction

The active management of the knowledge or "Intellectual Property" within an organisation is increasingly being identified as a senior and executive management role of some importance. Knowledge "walks" when people leave, we constantly "re-invent" the wheel. What is the commercial value of the knowledge within your organisation?

The course identifies the differences between "Explicit" and "Tacit" Knowledge, highlights the five different knowledge transfer situations and suggests ways in which the barriers to transfer can be overcome. This enables managers and executives to develop an effective strategy to manage the sharing of knowledge within the organisation.

Who should attend:

Managers and Executives who wish to develop an effective knowledge management strategy within their organisation.

Course Outcomes:

The ability to recognise the two different types of knowledge, to recognise the differing circumstances in which the transfer of knowledge takes place and to build an effective strategy for the management of knowledge within the organisation. An understanding of the five circumstances when knowledge transfer is required and how to facilitate the process.

Teaching methods:

There will be a mixture of theoretical input from the tutor along with experiential learning and group discussion.