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A Synthesised Knowledge Mapping Framework To Embed A Km Strategy Using Topic Maps And Wikis: The Tao Of Wiki, Colman A.J. Mcmahon
A Synthesised Knowledge Mapping Framework To Embed A Km Strategy Using Topic Maps And Wikis: The Tao Of Wiki, Colman A.J. Mcmahon
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Just getting started with knowledge management can be difficult enough for many organisations, however the real challenge is actually how to embed the new practices. The expression "Success is a journey, not a destination" is particularly apt for KM. This research presents findings from stakeholder analyses carried out in an Irish government agency. The agency has been on its KM journey for nearly four years and has attempted to implement a comprehensive and full-scale strategy. The findings indicate that KM practices have not yet become fully embedded in the organisation. This research uncovers some of the reasons why not. In …
Knowledge Swapshop: Implementing A Small But Scalable Knowledge Management Initiative In A Software Development Team., Glenn Higgins
Knowledge Swapshop: Implementing A Small But Scalable Knowledge Management Initiative In A Software Development Team., Glenn Higgins
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Never before have so many organisation relied on their IT infrastructure for their survival and growth. In this environment the need for organisations to efficiently and cost effectively manage their computer systems is very clear. Knowledge management is increasingly being called upon to aid in the search for efficiency in the software development industry. This project proposes the introduction of a Knowledge management initiative in a small software development team. The initiative culminates in the introduction of an automated knowledge sharing system which is intended to facilitate easier collaboration among members of the team, while at the same capturing knowledge …
Elimu 2.0: Investigating The Use Of Web 2.0 For Facilitating Collaboration In Higher Education., Bajuna R. Salehe
Elimu 2.0: Investigating The Use Of Web 2.0 For Facilitating Collaboration In Higher Education., Bajuna R. Salehe
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The latest web innovations and technologies which has made the Web into a ‘Platform’, are become increasingly applied in the higher education arena. Tools such as Google docs, Google groups, Wikis, Blogs, RSS and Podcasting are gradually becoming more popular within higher education in teaching and learning. Yet their huge potentials have not been fully explored. Collaboration and knowledge sharing are common terms in higher education, and in the corporate world of the today’s knowledge economy. However better infrastructure and facilities that enable these important issues are yet to be set and fully utilised in higher education. In the higher …