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    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.

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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!

2004 Editorial Calendar

  • Issue: 28 Feb 2006
    Editorial close: 21 feb
  • Issue: 30 Nov 2005
    Editorial close: 23 Nov
  • Issue: 31 Aug 2005
    Editorial close: 24 Aug
  • Issue: 31 May 2005
    Editorial close: 24 May

May 02, 2004

ASKING POWERFUL QUESTIONS

the-thinkerBy Kan Siew Ning

How often have we sat in meetings where we prefer to be somewhere else? Instead of generative conversations, discussions at meetings turn dysfunction either because a few strong-willed, opinionated and vocal characters go all out to win arguments and turn well-intended meetings into battlegrounds of advocacy.

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Posted on May 02, 2004 in Feature |

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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.

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