Putting Knowledge Networks into Action

The concepts and theories of knowledge management and networks are well documented. Yet there are few, if any, guidelines on how to implement knowledge management within an organization, especially focusing on how to manage knowledge in a network environment. This book visualizes paths that allow one to make connections between theories, concepts and concrete actions. It shows how to integrate these different roots into a holistic view on managing knowledge in networks. It develops a methodology which will support the reader to move concrete steps forward towards building and maintaining knowledge networks in his organization.

Shows how to integrate various disciplines in order to manage knowledge in a network environment Concrete steps show how to build and maintain knowledge in your organization Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Prof. Dr. Andrea Back ist seit 1994 Professorin für Betriebswirtschaftslehre an der Universität St. Gallen und Direktorin des Instituts für Wirtschaftsinformatik IWI-HSG. Dr. Andreas Seufert promovierte am Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik (Prof. Dr. Andrea Back) an der Universität St. Gallen. Er ist derzeit als Projektleiter an diesem Institut tätig.

Inhalt
Management Summary.- At a Glance Competing through Knowledge Networks.- About this Handbook.- Building Blocks.- Storyboard Setting Up Knowledge Networks.- Summary and Action Plan.