ikms newsletter : Editor's Note

About iKMS

www.ikms.org
The Information and Knowledge Management Society is a professional society based in Singapore. We publish the Journal of Information and Knowledge Management through World Scientific, hold regular networking events, support research into information and knowledge management, and organize workshops and conferences.

KM Societies and Institutes

New Zealand Knowledge Management Network
The New Zealand Knowledge Management Network is an informal, non-profit community of practice. It aims to provide opportunities for professionals from different industries to share their interest, knowledge and experiences in Knowledge Management. We hold regular members’ meetings and produce bi-monthly articles, interviews and case studies about KM.
Information and Knowledge Management Society
The Information and Knowledge Management Society is a professional society based in Singapore. Founded in 2001, it publishes the Journal of Information and Knowledge Management through World Scientific, holds regular networking events, supports research into information and knowledge management, and organizes workshops and conferences.
actKM Virtual Community
One of the most vibrant and active KM discussion forums around, with its own website, but with most activity taking place via a Yahoo Groups discussion forum. Originally founded in 1998 in Australian Capital Territory, with a strong focus on public sector KM, it has since grown to international dimensions. Gurus lurk in the shadows and occasionally emerge to do battle.
Knowledge Management Association of Malaysia
This association, formed in 2001/2 and spearheaded by the KM practitioners at Malaysia's Multimedia Development Corporation, holds monthly talks, a national KM conference, and is actively pursuing a certification programme in KM.
Croatian Information and Documentation Society
This site is in Croatian, but the Society is very active. It is co-organiser with Croatia's National and University Library for CROinfo 2004, a major KM conference held in May 2004.
Knowledge and Innovation Management Professional Society
US-based society which establishes local chapters in different countries, often arising out of their CKM (Certified Knowledge Manager) workshop.
London Knowledge Network
Founded in 2003 as a membership organization for London-based practitioners and researchers in knowledge management.
Arab Knowledge Management Society
Founded as the Arab Management Society in 1990, changed its name to Arab Knowledge Management Society to reflect the growing importance of a knowledge-based society.
Knowledge Management Institute Thailand
Knowledge Management Research Center Taiwan
Knowledge Management Association Of The Philippines
A new society, with its first conference in November 2003.
Knowledge Management Society of Japan
Founded in 1998, probably the most mature KM society in Asia. Has a number of study and practice committees.
Hong Kong Knowledge Management Society
Sister society of iKMS, founded as a society in 2001. Runs an annual Asia Pacific KM Conference.

KM and Elearning Weblogs

iKMS e-newsletter weblog
A bi-monthly online newsletter from the Information and Knowledge Management Society.
KM Society Forum
A weblog intended to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration between non-commercial KM Societies, Institutes and informal forums.
Patrick Lambe
Articles and resources on KM, elearning and innovation.
David Gurteen
A feast of resources on KM, including one of the more comprehensive and up to date conference and workshop listings covering the world.
Maish Nichani
The latest developments in elearning and knowledge management
David Wiley
One of the more interesting thinkers in the importance of context for learning and knowledge objects
Denham Grey
Knowledge management thinking for the practitioner!

May 02, 2004

EDITOR’S NOTE

It’s been a busy few months since our last issue. In this issue, you will find useful tips on how to create higher-quality results at meetings by “Asking Powerful Question” that can motivate and inspire. In addition, if you have not heard about the powerful idea of “The Tipping Point” in Malcolm Gladwell’s book, you should read the book review because it is inevitable that his idea will soon become a concept that everyone knows about.

On the news front, check out the updates and activities from iKMS Exco. For those who had missed the iKMS Evening Talk in February, you will be able to read about it in the report.

Finally, in the spirit of knowledge sharing, we want to thank Chang Yi Ching for contributing the book review in this issue. We are keen to hear from you if you have any articles, ideas or suggestions for the iKMS newsletter.

Jacinta Chadwick, Co-editor

Posted on May 02, 2004 in Editor's Note | Permalink

February 23, 2004

KM IN ASIA: RENEW AND REVITALIZE!

In 2004, there is a sense that the Asian economy will rebound and general optimism is abounding. The robust economic outlook will have tangible benefits for KM in Asia. In our Industry Focus article Moving Up the Experience Curve: KM in Singapore, KM vendors share their prediction about better growth prospects for KM in Singapore. There is a sense that strands of knowledge management are coming together in a way that will renew and revitalize the KM market here.

Along the same theme of renew and revitalise, you will also see a new iKMS newsletter in 2004, with more original content and information about KM in Singapore and Asia. We hope the newsletter can be a starting point for exchanges that will evolve into real conversations and relationships within the iKMS community.

In this issue, we kick-start the year with a feature about Storytelling and KM. We hope it will inspire you to pick up this oft-forgotten skill and practice it in your daily lives to enhance your work as a knowledge manager. We also encourage you to write to us and share your personal experiences with storytelling in your organization.

On the news front, check out KM Society Forum, an experiment in informal collaboration and communication between KM Societies, namely iKMS, Hong Kong Knowledge Management Society (HKKSM) and KM Society of Japan (KMSJ). Also, take a look at the photo journal of the iKMS AGM, which took place on 17 January.

p.s. We are also looking for writers or contributors for the iKMS newsletter. If you are interested, please write us an email.

Jacinta Chadwick, Co-editor

Posted on February 23, 2004 in Editor's Note | Permalink | Comments (0)

KM Events Listings

iKMS - List of Events
iKMS's events page lists local KM events in Singapore, but also major Asian and international KM conferences.
Knowledgeboard - Global activities events
A self-moderating global community thinking and collaborating on subjects around (but not limited to) Knowledge Management and Innovation in the worlds of business and academia.
David Gurteen's Knowledge Events Calendar
David Gurteen keeps a very current listing of KM events - both conferences and workshops. He is very well networked into European events especially, and often gives a brief overview of the event, who it's pitched at, and what you can expect to gain from it.