Thoughts on KM, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness and Silo Busting
Posted in Knowledge Management on Sep 16th, 2009
At our MW KM Symposium on Friday, a few of us had a lively debate over two cornerstones of knowledge management: capturing lessons learned and vetting “best” practices. While I don’t think we came to consensus on either topic, it was nice to actually discuss and challenge one another.
The debate over capturing lessons learned was [...]
Posted in Knowledge Management on Aug 31st, 2009
When I started my career in the Corporate Communication field more than 15 years ago, the hot debate was how can Corporate Communication and Human Resources, namely Training & Development, work together. Each function has a communication element to it. Obviously, Corporate Communication’s sole purpose is to communicate with the media, investor community, customers and, [...]
Posted in Management on Jun 18th, 2009
In today’s tough environment, it is easy for us to go on lock-down and have leaders dictate to everyone not only what to do but how to do it. I urge all people managers, no matter what level, to resist that urge.
People are disengaged and demotivated enough with their friends and colleagues being let go [...]