Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own...

It is a common failing in mankind to look for knowledge and the solution in the far distance when the answer lies unnoticed at our feet. How do diverse and large corporations learn and share that knowledge internally in the face of so many pressures and constraints? At the heart of knowledge...

As one advertising slogan keeps reminding us – it’s good to talk. This is also true in the workplace where effective communication is essential if knowledge and information is to be exploited to the full. And an organization that boasts a knowledgeable workforce can gain considerable...

By enabling the more effective transfer and application of knowledge, knowledge management solutions can undoubtedly enhance business performance – no more so than when effectively applied to the world of product innovation. The potential of such systems is highlighted by studies that show...

We’ve all heard the story of how one manager tapped into a knowledge source within his organization, followed it up and saved the business $20,000 based on this knowledge solution. But what about the flip side to these stories of success? What about those organizations that did not get it...

The idea that knowledge is a competitive asset to be nurtured is now accepted universally. Interest in knowledge management continues to grow as organizations seek initiatives that will enable them to “cash in” on this resource. There are, however, barriers to this process which need to be...

When Manimaran Rajakannu speaks of knowledge management and its place in his organization, he does so with an almost missionary‐like fervor. He says: “The dream is to realize our organization’s CEO’s vision ... to make knowledge management and knowledge sharing the way of life, to make...

Purpose – Explains how SMEs have discovered how to avoid high investment cost attributed to the implementation costs of knowledge based engineering or engineering automation software. Design/methodology/approach – A study of how SMEs have developed alternative design automation using...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – Scans the top 400 management publications in the world to identify the most topical issues and latest...

Purpose – To present a knowledge management (KM) model for research and development organizations and discuss how to employ it for their innovation. Design/methodology/approach – The paper derives generic elements for effective KM implementation through literature reviews, and then develops...