24 th IEEEP Multi-topic International Symposium 2009

KM ASIA 2009

Using knowledge management to advance your organisation during times of change

24 - 26 November 2009
Suntec Singapore International
Convention & Exhibition Centre

International keynotes and expert contributors:

Dave Snowden, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer,
Cognitive Edge Pte Ltd

Mary Lee Kennedy, Executive Director, Knowledge and Library Services, Harvard Business School

Marion Georgieff, Chief Knowledge Officer, U.S. Secret Service

David Gurteen, Founder, Gurteen Knowledge

John Girard, Associate Professor, Minot State University

Asia Pacificcase studies:

Singapore Armed Forces, Ministry of Defence
Asian Development Bank
Eureka Forbes Ltd
TechMahindra Ltd
Shell Global Solutions(Malaysia)
Water Corporation

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- focusing knowledge management efforts in Malaysia.

#738

From: Naguib <pial007@...>
Date: Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:57 am
Subject: Course on Records Management in KL

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We are hosting our exclusive Managing Risks through Systematic Records Management Principles in line with ISO 15489 program from 24^th – 25^th November 2009 at Park Royal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. This two day technical-intensive training course will provide the attendees with comprehensive requirements for systematic records management principles according to ISO 15489. This course outlines the techniques to manage the framework of recordkeeping according to the vital key factors in business which are business operational, financial and legal risk. Records management plays a crucial role for organization into overcome the operational problems associated with poor records management; liability management and control costs and risks.

In this intensive two-day technical intensive training, you will:

DISCOVER how records management (Information Management) could assist business

IDENTIFY the alignment and differences between quality management (controls of documents) and record management

IDENTIFY the technologies of records management; information asset maturity models, specialized records software vs. record management

ENSURING compliance with legal and regulatory recordkeeping requirements in litigations and government investigations

Course Facilitator:

Barbara Reed has over 15 years’ experiences in Records Management line. She is the Head of the Australian Delegation to TC 46 SC11 responsible for the development of the ISO 15489 in records management and a member of IT21, Standards Australia's Committee on Records Management and chairs the committee currently working on an Australian Recordkeeping Metadata Schema. She is an expert advisor to the AGLS working party on metadata standards for resource discovery, and contributed to the Australian Interim Standard on Knowledge Management, 2003. She is also involved in delivering recordkeeping education and training through The Recordkeeping Institute, and delivers a number of courses for State Records NSW. She is responsible to assist Arkib Negara in introducing & implementing the Records Management Standard, ISO 15489/ MS 2223.

In-house training is also available in this related topic and/or by this trainer upon request. For more in-depth discussions on the in-house training, kindly contact me at the above email and/or contact numbers.

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#737

From: "jheuristic2000" <jtmalone@...>
Date: Wed Sep 9, 2009 1:13 am
Subject: Collective Intelligence Networks

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Hi - prediction markets are a critical KM plank for collective intelligence,
innovation management, Wisdom of Crowds (WoC)and enterprise knowledge
leadership. You may join the CI/PM KM communities, clusters, conversations and
collaborations here --


Clusters
http://www.pmcluster.com/

Discussion
http://groups.google.com/group/Prediction-Markets

People
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=1179587&trk=anet_ug_hm

Events
http://www.pmcluster.com/CHI09.htm

Registration
http://www.regonline.com/pmclusterCHI09 (Deep early-bird discount now. Note:
fills up fast.)

Video
http://www.pmclusters.com/#Vid

Presentations
http://www.slideshare.net/event/prediction-markets-summit-sfo-2009/slideshows


Contact Jennifer Hulett, for questions, sponsor and participant details
jennifer.hulett@...  (714) 458-3826.


Cordially,

Jennifer

Jennifer Hulett, Events
jennifer.hulett@...
http://www.pmcluster.com/
Tel:  714-458-3826
Fax: 714-572-3742

/jtm/

#736

From: "soscall" <soesterreich@...>
Date: Mon Sep 7, 2009 1:21 am
Subject: KM Asia 2009 - Snowden, Harvard Business School, US Secret Service

soscall

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www.kmasia.com

#735

From: Patrick Lambe <plambe@...>
Date: Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:14 am
Subject: Study of perceptions of expertise

plambe2002

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Hi folks - apologies for cross posting!

Matt Moore and I have been working on an open research project to see
if we can get some better insights into how expertise gets valued and
leveraged in organisations. "Open" means all our data (anonymised) is
published as we gather it, and we will make the final results
available to the KM community for free. Links to the material
collected so far given below.

Our first stage was narrative collection, and we've collected almost
200 stories from many organisations and countries, posted on the
project blog at http://usingexpertise.blogspot.com (we're still
collecting so do visit the site, add your own stories or comment on
others').

Since February we've been running sensemaking workshops on this
narrative material to develop archetypes and theme statements. This
material is being posted as we process it, on our project wiki at
http://usingexpertise.wikispaces.com
   - these workshops are still continuing, and if you'd like to host
one get in touch with me or Matt (innotecture@...).

This process has started to throw up some interesting insights which
we now want to test in a formal larger scale survey, and we'd be very
grateful if you could help us by completing this at
http://tinyurl.com/expertisesurvey
   - in line with all our activities, you will be able to see the
results so far as soon as you have taken the survey, and if you
bookmark the results page you will be able to revisit it as the survey
grows.

This project will run into 2010, and at some stage when we have enough
coverage from the sensemaking workshops, I'm hoping we will be able to
move this material into Dave Snowden's Sensemaker software for ongoing
public access and research (thanks to Dave for the offer). At that
point we will be starting to look at developing practical strategies
to improve the way experience and expertise are
managed in organisations.

This is a project for everyone, so please do help by giving a few
minutes to take the survey!

Many thanks

Patrick

Patrick Lambe

weblog: www.greenchameleon.com
website: www.straitsknowledge.com
book: www.organisingknowledge.com

Have you seen our KM Method Cards?   http://www.straitsknowledge.com/store/

#734

From: "alokgzb" <alok_26@...>
Date: Sat Jun 13, 2009 2:03 pm
Subject: Request to fill-up Questionnaire for PhD survey "KM & Human Capital Creation"

alokgzb

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Request to fill-up Questionnaire for PhD survey : "KM as predictor of Human
Capital Creation" from IIT Roorkee, India.  I need help of all practicing
professionals.
Sir, I will share a copy of the final report with people who participate

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8qAmhvraSix4fGfucHkZiw_3d_3d

=>I earnestly Request You to Kindly go to the link as given above to my phd
survey questionnaire and Complete the same.

=>In my PhD research problem, I am establishing relationship between Knowledge
Management and Human Capital Creation.

I hereby submit undertaking that no person name or organisation name will be
used in the report (thesis). m looking forward for ur cooperation and help. let
me know for any clarification or help.

regds
alok goel
0091-9868561609

#733

From: "roan_yong" <roan_yong@...>
Date: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:57 am
Subject: Knowledge Sharing Lessons from a Technician

roan_yong

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Hi fellow KM-ers,

I have just tried Google's knol for the first time. It is a good site to share
your article, since it includes creative common license.

I wrote an article about knowledge sharing that I experienced recently and would
appreciate if you can leave your comments
http://knol.google.com/k/roan-yong/knowledge-sharing-lessons-learned-from/nbu9ff\
6arnvc/2#

Btw, I work as Knowledge Management Senior Executive in one of the Statutory
Boards in Singapore.

Looking forward to get to know fellow KM practitioners, researchers, and
students.


Best Regards,

Roan Yong

#732

From: "Dr. Dan Kirsch" <drdan@...>
Date: Tue Jun 9, 2009 9:49 pm
Subject: KMPro Journal - Spring 2006 Edition Available

drdankirsch

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The Knowledge Management Professional Society (KMPro) is pleased to
announce the release and availability of our KMPro Journal, Volume 6,
Number 1 Spring 2009. This edition contains:

- EDITOR: From the Editor�s Desk -- The Journal as Place
- ABOUT KMPro: Update on Membership Growth, New Programs and New Member
Benefits
- KM IN ACTION: Learning Teams As Agents of Change and Knowledge Building
(Max Vecchiarino and Carol Rolheiser)
- KM IN PRACTICE: Enterprise 2.0 At Goodwin Proctor (David Hobbie)
- COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE: Knowledge Management Professionals in the
Canadian Public Service (Hope Seidman, Andrea Mamers and Bev Mitelman)
- KM CONFERENCE UPDATE: Knowledge Retentin Strategies for the Government
Sector (Michael Novak)
- KM CONFERENCE UPDATE: Resetting the Enterprise: Focusing on People,
Talent & Knowledge - KMWorld 2009 (Jane Dysart)

The KMPro Journal is available for download by members and non-members at
the Journal page at http://www.KMPro.org (see upper left Journal link on
main page).



Dr. Dan Kirsch, CPC, CKM�, MKMP�, CKMI�
COO & Board Member
Knowledge Management Professional Society (KMPro)
+01-757-460-6500
Email: COO@...

#731

From: "Dr. Dan Kirsch" <drdan@...>
Date: Tue Jun 9, 2009 9:47 pm
Subject: KMPro Journal - Spring 2006 Edition Available

drdankirsch

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The Knowledge Management Professional Society (KMPro) is pleased to
announce the release and availability of our KMPro Journal, Volume 6,
Number 1 Spring 2009. This edition contains:

- EDITOR: From the Editor�s Desk -- The Journal as Place
- ABOUT KMPro: Update on Membership Growth, New Programs and New Member
Benefits
- KM IN ACTION: Learning Teams As Agents of Change and Knowledge Building
(Max Vecchiarino and Carol Rolheiser)
- KM IN PRACTICE: Enterprise 2.0 At Goodwin Proctor (David Hobbie)
- COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE: Knowledge Management Professionals in the
Canadian Public Service (Hope Seidman, Andrea Mamers and Bev Mitelman)
- KM CONFERENCE UPDATE: Knowledge Retentin Strategies for the Government
Sector (Michael Novak)
- KM CONFERENCE UPDATE: Resetting the Enterprise: Focusing on People,
Talent & Knowledge - KMWorld 2009 (Jane Dysart)

The KMPro Journal is available for download by members and non-members at
the Journal page at http://www.KMPro.org (see upper left Journal link on
main page).



Dr. Dan Kirsch, CPC, CKM�, MKMP�, CKMI�
COO & Board Member
Knowledge Management Professional Society (KMPro)
+01-757-460-6500
Email: COO@...

#730

From: Naguib <pial007@...>
Date: Thu Jun 4, 2009 10:51 am
Subject: Are u a foreigner in your organization?

pial007

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Dear All,

I was reading the latest issue of Inside Knowledge and found this interesting experience by some KMer:

"No matter what type of organisation you support, anyone with a full time KM role should know that having such a title and responsibility often sets you apart from the others in the organisation (if you are a contractor or consultant, even more so). Regardless of your familiarity or former associations with the organisation, being the ‘knowledge manager’ changes how you are viewed. In many ways, you are the foreigner – they are the indigenous population – and although you might be able to gain some insight from traditional observations and surveys, it will not be enough to help you move the organisation forward."

Do you or did you ever have such feelings working as a KM professional in your current or previous organization?

I am feeling such right now in my current workplace- An Alien.

Thanks
Naguib

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#729

From: kk aw <kkaw@...>
Date: Thu Jun 4, 2009 8:36 am
Subject: Paper to be presented at the 14th International Conference on Thinking

kk_aw

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Dear all,

I will be presenting the paper "Infrastructure development for
computer-aided thinking: A case study" at the 14th International
Conference on Thinking.  The abstract of the paper is given below.  Any
one interested in reading the paper and hopefully give me your comments,
please send me a private email.

We will also be taking part in the 5 day exhibition.  Do drop by and
have a chat if you are around the area.

The website for the conference is:  http://www.14ththinkingconference.com/

"Abstract:
"Augmenting the human intellect was one of the original objectives of
the pioneers of
computing. Policy and decision makers, researchers, business executives
and professionals
having to deal with the complex and pressing issues of the day must
understand, visualize and
make sense of the large amount of diverse, complex and often conflicting
information.
Today, there is a greater need than ever for computer support of
thinking -- tools that will
augment the human intellect for such difficult and critical tasks.

"We are inundated with information. Unfortunately, the information has
high entropy (high
disorder). We need to lower the information entropy before
computer-aided thinking tools
can use and manipulate this information effectively. We also need to be
able to view the
information resources at a higher resolution for the use of the learned
professionals. Just as a
Formula One car cannot perform anywhere near its potential without the
right infrastructure,
we have to develop the necessary infrastructure required for
computer-aided thinking.

"This paper describes the development of the infrastructure for a water
information repository
using the Multicentric Information Framework. The objective of the
repository is to make
water related information in Malaysia more accessible, usable and
exploitable and therefore
better management of water resources."

Cheers,
KK Aw

#728

From: Chang Daniel <dan_kschang@...>
Date: Tue Jun 2, 2009 2:07 am
Subject: You are invited to Malaysia's 1st Mobile Social Networking website

dan_kschang

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Dear Friend,

After working with the team for more than four months and integration with Maxis. We are finaly ready to share with you our FREE social mobile networking services. This the only websites that enable video sharing from your mobile phone to the web and your buddy on their mobile phones. Try it out.

Cheers

Daniel Chang

You can use�NewsZapped�to post & share videos directly from your mobile phone to the web.

�

2 simple steps >�

�

1) Activate�your mobile number�by sending SMS message�ON NZ NOW�to 32233. You'll receive SMS with a password to login�www.newszapped.com

(you can change your password online anytime)

�

2) Complete a brief profile online

�

Dial *32233 (select video call on phone) to share videos with your friends & family.

You can invite friends to join your group on�NewsZapped

�

Normal SMS fee only for activation. SMS by NewsZapped to you is Free. Video posting via *32233 is�30-cents/minute by Maxis & Celcom. Currently service is only available for all Maxis users.�Terms of use.�Privacy Statement.�About Newszapped.�

#727

From: Naguib <pial007@...>
Date: Tue May 12, 2009 4:50 pm
Subject: Lotus Connection & Quickr for Portal solution!

pial007

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Hi,

Anyone using Lotus connection and Quickr as a portal solution/collaborative platform in your organization? Some features of Lotus connection is really good like Staff profile, discussion forums, blog, wikis.

I would like to know if there is any comparative study done between Lotus and Sharepoint as a portal solution.

Thanks
Naguib

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- focusing knowledge management efforts in Malaysia.

#726

From: Hulwana Mohd Labib <hulmdl@...>
Date: Tue Apr 7, 2009 6:20 am
Subject: Fw: [kmaustralia] Bring your Manager to KM Australia for Free

hulmdl

Online Now

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: soscall <soesterreich@...>
To: kmaustralia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 8:17:57 AM
Subject: [kmaustralia] Bring your Manager to KM Australia for Free

Hi All, in the hopes of gaining buy-in for your company on KM initiatives, we are looking to allow delegates to bring their managers for free to KM Australia on the last session of Day One.
This is on World Knowledge Caf� and How can KM be used to assist organisations and individuals to survive in our current economic climate?

Also, there will be some networking afterwards - how do you feel this will go - will the managers go?

The brochure for KM Australia is available for download - www.kmaustralia. com

#725

From: Naguib <pial007@...>
Date: Tue Apr 7, 2009 5:40 am
Subject: KM Australia 2009!

pial007

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KM Australia - From Diverse Perspectives
4 - 7 August 2009
Crystal Palace, Luna Park, Sydney Australia

Download Brochure

Special International Keynote Presenters

Dave Snowden, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Cognitive Edge Pty Ltd

Jeanne Holm, Chief Knowledge Officer, NASA

J. Roberto Evaristo, Knowledge Management Program Office, 3M

Olimpia Salas, Founder and Director, Prospectia

Take advantage of our KMTALK Member Offer: Save 15% when you book before 10^th July 2009

You don't need to be a KM professional to feel at home - At 'KM Australia - From Diverse Perspectives', knowledge management comes in all shapes and sizes. This year, we have made a bold move to examine all disciplines that KM affects and which consequently affect KM. See how KM affects you in your role and organisation! As always, you will still see developments in KM practices linked with collaborative and innovative working techniques; and this year’s event will allow for even more interaction, innovation and networking than in past years. From the UK to South America, hear from our group of acclaimed international keynotes representing NASA, 3M, Cognitive Edge and Prospectia.

The website is now live and features our four international keynote speakers, programme and interactive highlights.

What delegates had to say about KM Australia 2008:

“Well done! A great conference with a broad array of speakers. The overseas speakers added so much value!” - Department of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development

“Very useful! A good mix of sound practical case studies and learnings with KM theory and basic principles” - Powerlink QLD

“The quality of speakers has been well above other conferences. Thank you!” - NSW Treasury

“Fantastic networking opportunities - loved the KM Arena” - ElectraNet

KM Australia – From Diverse Perspectives will allow you to:

Hear world leaders in KM delve into opportunities and challenges in collaborative working, distributed computing, strategic management and decision making Network and connect with KM professionals from around the globe
Hear results proven case studies from Australian practitioners, and learn how they achieved KM buy-in within their organisations
Explore KM toolsets and their practical application within business
Get hands-on experience through attending our pre and post-conference workshops, where you’ll have the opportunity to work with the best in the field of knowledge management
Share experiences during intense interactive sessions including a one on one debate, KM method cards activity, and World Knowledge Café
Improve your understanding of how to achieve enterprise-wide knowledge sharing and collaboration

We hope you can join the Ark Group and other KM Professionals at KM Australia - From Different Perspectives. Knowledge Management is important to every organisation. Contact Ark Group Australia today to discover more about this exciting conference and how vital KM can be for your role within your organisation.

For further information or to request a brochure, please respond to aga@... or call +61 1300 550 662

All the best,

Ark Group Australia
www.arkgroupaustralia.com.au

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#724

From: Faroze Nadar <far_man11@...>
Date: Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:34 am
Subject: Re: Does retrenchment/downsizing really solve financial crisis?

far_man11

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Hi All,
I'm sorry for butting in but I am finding this discussion too interesting to resist. But before I offer my humble opinion, may I just say that Mr.Abdul is extremely erudite in his words and his comments gives space to much contemplation and thinking that is very healthy for the intellectual train of thought.

I am particularly interested in Mr.Abdul question in 'who does KM help'. But I digress. I agree whole heartedly that in times of crisis, most organizations opt to cut (first) learning budgets and then headcounts. This in itself handicaps any potential manouvering to manage knowledge, what more to even explore the possibilities of tangible results. But big companies have it easy - for every one that leaves, there is possibly a hundred more is willing to take his/her place and usually with a cheaper remunation package and better work ethics. What about the smaller lesser known organizations that cannot afford the glam and monies of global names? We don't need to be soothsayers to prophecies on their fate.

Now this is where I have to say KM can come in. If well implemented, I beleive KM acts more like a grid than mere cables as, a strategic and tactical KM system encompasses every other process that is driven by knowledge and people and in knowledge intensive economies like today that means almost everything. I think the problem we face is that KM is still being seen as a stand alone approach that merits its own people, culture, process and ROI. But in the bottom line driven business world, only dollar and cents count not really how it is accumulated in the first place.

Let me illustrate with an experience I recently had. I managed to visit a GE floorshop and listen to some presentations on how its management operates. And in summary GE achieves more with less. They managed to reduce 50% cycle time as compared to previous administration with almost 50% less number of employees. And this year the KPI is earmarked to reduce another 10% in cycle time with (I hope) same number of people.

This is an incredible feat (well for me at least) as somehow GE has been able to utilize learnings and knowledge to benefit fewer people to do more things. Sure they do not openly call it KM but rather Six Sigma, Supply Chain Improvement etc but the fact of the matter is none of this can be achieved without effective management of knowledge. There is no automation involved rather the focus is on ensuring the right people attain the right knowledge at the right time to produce (tangible) economic benefits. What more can KM actually be about than this?

So my take on who benefits from KM is everybody. Organizations get more with less when knowledge is utilized and individuals specialize in certain knowledge that is crucial in our niche centric world of today. This global downturn is really a boon for KM, because now we have ample opportunity to show that when knowledge is managed more can be done with less and the tangible business results will follow.

--- On Wed, 3/25/09, ahalim@... <ahalim@...> wrote:

From: ahalim@... <ahalim@...>
Subject: Re: [kmam] Does retrenchment/downsizing really solve financial crisis?
To: kmam@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 1:21 PM

Hi Hulwana,

I think your concerns are common nowadays.

When the economic crisis hits, capitalism rears its ugly head. Cost
cutting is seen as the only way out and probably it is. And the most
convenient thing to cut is workers. It is easier to see how much each
worker costs and so retrenching people will give an almost immediate
picture of how much cost reductions the company can enjoy. Just reduce
your pay-roll totals! It is more difficult to measure how much benefit
accrue from each worker so it is more difficult to determine just how
much the company loses when it let go of each worker. KIMers knoiw it
is knowledge walking out the door.

I don't think Shell is experiencing much pain at the large-scale,
global level. Like other big companies, they have a good training and
re-training scheme in place. So workers come and go.... in an economic
crisis such as this, it is the employer's labour market. Companies are
also taking advantage by cutting salaries and benifits as well as
formulating more draconian terms of employment.

As to how KM can help. The real question is help who?

Abdul

Quoting Hulwana Mohd Labib <hulmdl@yahoo. com>:

> Many organizations nowadays look into ways on how to reduce their
> operational cost. Some opt for retrenchment or VSS (Voluntary
> Separation Scheme) for the staff. Some even closed down few
> unprofitable departments. Our firm is looking into downsizing the
> physical size of most of the departments as one of the
> possibilities. But we not sure what will happen once the economy
> recovers. Is the downsized space remains or it will again expand?
>
> Shell learned the pain of catching up with the human resources they
> have lost as a result of 1997 financial crisis when many of their
> technical staff were released as the effect of cost cutting
> operation. And until after 10 years, they are still trying to
> recover the losses. Some they managed to pinch back from the
> competitors, but most decided not to rejoin. They learnt the pain of
> rebound, something which they decided not to repeat during this
> current economic slowdown.
>
> But what are other solutions that organizations/ firms/companies can
> look into to reduce their cost besides these? How about paycut and
> less benefits for directors/partners? Can KM interferes and helps
> in? But how?
>
>
>

#723

From: ahalim@...
Date: Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:21 am
Subject: Re: Does retrenchment/downsizing really solve financial crisis?

gpteachercool

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Hi Hulwana,

I think your concerns are common nowadays.

When the economic crisis hits, capitalism rears its ugly head. Cost
cutting is seen as the only way out and probably it is. And the most
convenient thing to cut is workers. It is easier to see how much each
worker costs and so retrenching people will give an almost immediate
picture of how much cost reductions the company can enjoy. Just reduce
your pay-roll totals! It is more difficult to measure how much benefit
accrue from each worker so it is more difficult to determine just how
much the company loses when it let go of each worker. KIMers knoiw it
is knowledge walking out the door.

I don't think Shell is experiencing much pain at the large-scale,
global level. Like other big companies, they have a good training and
re-training scheme in place. So workers come and go.... in an economic
crisis such as this, it is the employer's labour market. Companies are
also taking advantage by cutting salaries and benifits as well as
formulating more draconian terms of employment.

As to how KM can help. The real question is help who?

Abdul


Quoting Hulwana Mohd Labib <hulmdl@...>:

> Many organizations nowadays look into ways on how to reduce their
> operational cost. Some opt for retrenchment or VSS (Voluntary
> Separation Scheme) for the staff. Some even closed down few
> unprofitable departments. Our firm is looking into downsizing the
> physical size of most of the departments as one of the
> possibilities.�But we not sure what will happen once the economy
> recovers. Is the downsized space remains or it will again expand?
>
> Shell learned the pain of catching up with the human resources they
> have lost as�a result of 1997 financial crisis when many of their
> technical staff were released as the effect of cost cutting
> operation. And until after 10 years, they are still trying to
> recover the losses. Some they managed to pinch back from the
> competitors, but most decided not to rejoin. They learnt the pain of
> rebound, something which they decided not to repeat during this
> current economic slowdown.
>
> But what are other�solutions that organizations/firms/companies can
> look into to reduce their cost besides these? How about paycut and
> less benefits for directors/partners? Can KM interferes and helps
> in? But how?
>
>
>

#722

From: Hulwana Mohd Labib <hulmdl@...>
Date: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:07 am
Subject: Does retrenchment/downsizing really solve financial crisis?

hulmdl

Online Now

Many organizations nowadays look into ways on how to reduce their operational cost. Some opt for retrenchment or VSS (Voluntary Separation Scheme) for the staff. Some even closed down few unprofitable departments. Our firm is looking into downsizing the physical size of most of the departments as one of the possibilities. But we not sure what will happen once the economy recovers. Is the downsized space remains or it will again expand?

Shell learned the pain of catching up with the human resources they have lost as a result of 1997 financial crisis when many of their technical staff were released as the effect of cost cutting operation. And until after 10 years, they are still trying to recover the losses. Some they managed to pinch back from the competitors, but most decided not to rejoin. They learnt the pain of rebound, something which they decided not to repeat during this current economic slowdown.

But what are other solutions that organizations/firms/companies can look into to reduce their cost besides these? How about paycut and less benefits for directors/partners? Can KM interferes and helps in? But how?

#721

From: ahalim@...
Date: Sun Mar 1, 2009 1:35 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Are Knowledge Managers Really Interested in Sharing Knowledge?

gpteachercool

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Dear Azuddin,

I am quite surprised to receive your rejoinder after quite some time.

Firstly, other religions also put forth a system of rewards and
punishment. Islam is in no way unique to this.

You suggest that Muslims do not practice what they are taught and
argue on basic things. Firstly, I would say that Many muslims do
practice what they are taught and while it is true that they argue
about basic things they do also argue about other things not so basic
(The Muslims in Singapore for instance, are discussing about Cloning
and Stem-cells - hardly basic stuffs).

The point however is that the "basic" things are no less important if
not more so. In traditional Islamic scholarship, definition (ta'rif) -
something that can be described as "basic" - is of utmost importance.
Without a proper definiton of concepts, early Muslim scholars
recognise the futility of further discussions and intellectual
explorations. So why don't you answer my questions about defining and
explaning exactly what you are speaking about? It is you who speak of
intelligence and Wisdom and Systems but when I asked what really are
you talking about you throw these red-herrings about Muslims arguing
about basic things. Whether Muslims argue about basic things or not is
not the issue. The fact is that you spoke of Wisdom without being
clear about it. You even went on to make a claim about Wisdom saying
that Wisdom is something that can be inherited but Intelligence, you
claim, cannot. Such claims need to be justified. What makes Wisdom
something that can be inherited while Intelligence cannot be
inherited? Lets' take an example: Nabi Sulaiman (King Solomon, in
biblical literature) is recognised to be the archetypal man of Wisdom
by the Jews, Christians and Muslims. Now, his father is Nabi Daud
(King David). Can we say that Solomon inherited his Wisdom from David?
Your claim would suggest that the answer is "Yes" because you said
that Wisdom can be inherited... and yet, what proof do you have of this?

You also claim that the West perfected Wisdom! As someone who has done
extensive research on Comparative Ontology and Epistemology in
different Civilisations and Religions, this claim is outlandish to say
the least. In what way can Wisdom be perfected? How did the West
perfected Wisdom? In what way is Wisdom imperfect requiring the West
to perfect it?

Can you please justify your claims otherwise they would be empty
claims. The four claims that you made which I listed earlier are
sorely in need to be justified. Defining concepts is not useless and
asking for justification for a claim is only fair. And, no offence to
Americans (as Westerners), I have quite a few American friends whom I
love and respect - while some studiously maintain oral hygiene there
are others sorely lacking in it.


Abdul Halim
Nanyang Technological University

Quoting Azuddin Jud Haji Ismail <azuddinjudismail@...>:

> Dear Abdul
> ISLAM is the only Religion who gives reward [points] if the Muslim
> BRUSH their TEETH, NO OTHER Religion gives REWARD like Islam. The
> issue is The Muslim Did Not Practice What Their Religion Ask Them To
> Do. The Western Civilization and Non-Muslim Brush Their Teeth
> RELIGIOUSLY. Good teeth, good digestion, healthy body, excellent brain
> - Intelligent & Full of Innovation.
>
> Where else the Muslim did not and ARGUE ON BASIC THINGS
> Define Wisdom, Define Intelligence, Define Systems.
> " When You Are Educated, You'll believe Only Half You Hear"
> " When You Are Intelligent, You Know Which Half..."
>
> My 2 Cents Thots : We need a driving license to drive a car....
> If I take away the Dashboard out of your car, can you drive your car,
> EVEN if you have the driving license? THAT IS INTELLIGENT SYSTEM Bro.
> That is what I meant and it is useless to define your questions as we
> are discussing and I am open for any progress for development, NOT
> going back to nitty gritty definition.
>
> Azuddin Jud Ismail
> CEO
> Melaka ICT Holdings
> Director of K-Ekonomi Melaka State Govt
> Head of ICT Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam
> President - Malaysia Intelligent Development Society - MINDS
> Sys Architect [Biz/Revenue Model]- DMDI Finance House
>
>> Dear AJ,
>>
>> Your claims suggest that:
>>
>> 1. We start with Intelligent Management and then (quite suddenly) end
>> up with Wisdom.
>> 2. There are differences not only in terms of interpretation and
>> practices of the ulama (Muslim scholars) regarding Islamic Scriptures
>> but also in terms of "principles in their knowledge".
>> 3. Intelligence cannot be inherited but Wisdom can be.
>> 4, While the Chinese, the Indians and the Jews have got Wisdom, the
>> West "made it perfect".
>>
>> Really, AJA, I have problems with all of the above contention of
>> yours. I think they are gross generalisations in need of strong
>> premises. All of the above interests me but let us just tackle no.3.
>> My question to you are:
>>
>> 1. How do you define Intelligence?
>> 2. How do you define Wisdom?
>> 3. What do you mean when you say that Wisdom can be inherited?
>> 4. Please give us the evidence for your position that Wisdom can be
>> inherited while Intelligence cannot.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Abdul
>>
>>
>> Quoting Azuddin Jud Ismail <azuddinjudismail@...>:
>>
>> > Just my humble thots:
>> >   Why not Intelligent Management first and later it will be Wisdom.
>> > Am currently pursuing the Competitive Intelligence within Islamic
>> > Countries. They shared the same source Al-Quran and Hadiths [Ijitima
>> >  Ulama and other wisdom]. Most of them interpreted differently. Due
>> > to social eco-systems and cultural. They practices differently and
>> > their principles in thier knowledge aslo differs from Muslim in any
>> > other countries. The Muslim shared the same source and yet they cant
>> >  even get the knowledge right and thus difficult to get the
>> > intelligence out of it. Intelligence cannot be inherited, Wisdom
>> > can. The Chinese, the Jews and the Indians has the whole
>> > civilization on Wisdom. The west make it perfect.
>> >
>> >   Ikhlas - AJ
>> >
>> >
>> > ---------------------------------
>> >
>> >  Real people. Real questions. Real answers. Share what you know.
>>
>
>
>

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#720

From: "Azuddin Jud Haji Ismail" <azuddinjudismail@...>
Date: Sun Mar 1, 2009 11:46 am
Subject: Re: Are Knowledge Managers Really Interested in Sharing Knowledge?

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Dear Abdul
ISLAM is the only Religion who gives reward [points] if the Muslim
BRUSH their TEETH, NO OTHER Religion gives REWARD like Islam. The
issue is The Muslim Did Not Practice What Their Religion Ask Them To
Do. The Western Civilization and Non-Muslim Brush Their Teeth
RELIGIOUSLY. Good teeth, good digestion, healthy body, excellent brain
- Intelligent & Full of Innovation.

Where else the Muslim did not and ARGUE ON BASIC THINGS
Define Wisdom, Define Intelligence, Define Systems.
" When You Are Educated, You'll believe Only Half You Hear"
" When You Are Intelligent, You Know Which Half..."

My 2 Cents Thots : We need a driving license to drive a car....
If I take away the Dashboard out of your car, can you drive your car,
EVEN if you have the driving license? THAT IS INTELLIGENT SYSTEM Bro.
That is what I meant and it is useless to define your questions as we
are discussing and I am open for any progress for development, NOT
going back to nitty gritty definition.

Azuddin Jud Ismail
CEO
Melaka ICT Holdings
Director of K-Ekonomi Melaka State Govt
Head of ICT Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam
President - Malaysia Intelligent Development Society - MINDS
Sys Architect [Biz/Revenue Model]- DMDI Finance House

> Dear AJ,
>
> Your claims suggest that:
>
> 1. We start with Intelligent Management and then (quite suddenly) end
> up with Wisdom.
> 2. There are differences not only in terms of interpretation and
> practices of the ulama (Muslim scholars) regarding Islamic Scriptures
> but also in terms of "principles in their knowledge".
> 3. Intelligence cannot be inherited but Wisdom can be.
> 4, While the Chinese, the Indians and the Jews have got Wisdom, the
> West "made it perfect".
>
> Really, AJA, I have problems with all of the above contention of
> yours. I think they are gross generalisations in need of strong
> premises. All of the above interests me but let us just tackle no.3.
> My question to you are:
>
> 1. How do you define Intelligence?
> 2. How do you define Wisdom?
> 3. What do you mean when you say that Wisdom can be inherited?
> 4. Please give us the evidence for your position that Wisdom can be
> inherited while Intelligence cannot.
>
> Regards,
>
> Abdul
>
>
> Quoting Azuddin Jud Ismail <azuddinjudismail@...>:
>
> > Just my humble thots:
> >   Why not Intelligent Management first and later it will be Wisdom.
> > Am currently pursuing the Competitive Intelligence within Islamic
> > Countries. They shared the same source Al-Quran and Hadiths [Ijitima
> >  Ulama and other wisdom]. Most of them interpreted differently. Due
> > to social eco-systems and cultural. They practices differently and
> > their principles in thier knowledge aslo differs from Muslim in any
> > other countries. The Muslim shared the same source and yet they cant
> >  even get the knowledge right and thus difficult to get the
> > intelligence out of it. Intelligence cannot be inherited, Wisdom
> > can. The Chinese, the Jews and the Indians has the whole
> > civilization on Wisdom. The west make it perfect.
> >
> >   Ikhlas - AJ
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
> >
> >  Real people. Real questions. Real answers. Share what you know.
>

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#719

From: Eram Abbasi <abbasi_eram@...>
Date: Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:31 pm
Subject: Call for Papers

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* * * * * * . C A L L . F O R . P A P E R S . * * * * * *

24^th IEEEP Multi-topic International Symposium 2009

The 2009 24^th Multi-topic International Symposium

April 8^th – 9^th, Karachi – Sindh – Pakistan

The Institution of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Pakistan (IEEEP), Karachi centre, is pleased to invite papers for the “24^th Annual Multi-topic International Symposium” on 8^th – 9^th April, 2009 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi , Pakistan .

This Symposium has acquired a reputation of an important annual event for the community of electrical, electronics, computer, and telecommunication engineers.

Accepted papers will be presented at the Symposium. Interested persons are requested to submit the title and synopsis of the paper, latest by January 30, 2009.

The papers shall consider the theme “Self reliance – Need of the hour” relevance to electrical power energy, electronics/telecommunication engineering and energy conservation with maximum utilization of available resources.

All submitted papers will be submitted to our technical board for evaluation. The authors of the accepted papers will be invited to present their papers in symposium. These papers will be considered for publication in the technical journals and uploaded on the web site of IEEEP Karachi center. .

The Heads and CEOs of all Engineering Organizations, and individual are invited to participate as an author by sending their technical papers at international multi-topic symposium.

Important Dates:

	Activity	Deadline
*	Submission of Title & Synopsis (300-400 words)	February 23, 2009
*	Notification of Acceptance	March 2, 2009
*	Submission of Final papers	March 15, 2009
*	Notification of acceptance of Final Paper	March 20, 2009

Submission:

Prospective authors are invited to submit their Titles and Synopsis to

eramabbasi@...

nauman@...

tahir_ues@...

The submitted file can be in MS Word format, or PDF formats. The first page of the draft paper should include:

(1) Title of the paper;

(2) Name, affiliation and e-mail address for each author;

(3) A maximum of 5 keywords of the paper.

More details about the IEEEP Multi-topic Symposium can be found at:

www.ieeepkhi.org

Muhammad Nauman

Convener Technical Committee,

#718

From: "John Maloney" <jtmalone@...>
Date: Sun Feb 15, 2009 6:23 pm
Subject: Connected

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http://valuenetworks..com/public/blog/207591

Hi –

Knowledge ‘management’ (command, control) is fast moving to knowledge networks (complex flow). Here is why…

TV:

http://science.discovery.com/tv-schedules/weekly.html

-j

#717

From: Ridzuan Kushairi <ridzuankushairi@...>
Date: Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:41 am
Subject: Re: Knowledge management

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i suggest you read up on Knowledge Management first before attempting to use softwares, tools or other form of KM.. Just google and read up

Ridzuan

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From: nazreen begum <nazreenbegums@...>
Subject: [kmam] Knowledge management
To: kmam@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, 11 February, 2009, 11:30 PM

Dear sir i have no idea about knowledge Management implementation tools. kindly give any ideas by sending tools.

with regards,

nazreen begum

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#716

From: nazreen begum <nazreenbegums@...>
Date: Wed Feb 11, 2009 3:30 pm
Subject: Knowledge management

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Dear sir i have no idea about knowledge Management implementation tools. kindly give any ideas by sending tools.

with regards,

nazreen begum

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#715

From: "JT Maloney \(jheuristic\)" <jtmalone@...>
Date: Tue Feb 3, 2009 6:33 pm
Subject: Value Network Intelligence

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http://www.vncluster.com/YYZ09.htm

Value Network Intelligence: Turning Knowledge into Business Results

Knowledge Workers must be able to demonstrate how knowledge and intangibles drive business performance and create value. Value Network Analysis (VNA) provides a simple and straightforward way to quickly gain sharp business results by better deploying knowledge and intangibles.

VNA focuses on key roles (real people!) and their mission critical knowledge and value exchanges. VNA achieves dynamic network visualizations for continuous knowledge worker insights. VNA "fills the gaps" between formal processes, the organization chart, knowledge networks and asset management. It offers the system-level view of knowledge-based organizations. This approach is powerful, proven and practical. In this lively evening introduction you will gain ways VNA is improving knowledge work in diverse settings worldwide.

To gain practical skills, methods and visualization technology to begin your VNA implementations immediately, join the Knowledge Workers Toronto for comprehensive coverage of value networks and its popular application VNA Professional Edition. Your popular, local cluster will be held on 20 March 2009 at the Mars Collaboration Center. See:

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In addition to hands-on experience with VNA Professional Edition, learn first-hand these breakthrough case studies and enterprise benefits of value networks and VNA:

· Defines needed roles, knowledge flows, and value exchanges required for stunning increases in productivity for Boeing Flight Test Operations & Validation delivering sharp improvements in productivity and innovation;

· Helps Cisco’s Customer Interaction Network turn knowledge gained from global customer support into strategic value and product improvements;

· Scales from shop floor issues to business webs, global networks and regional innovation systems;

· Optimizes complex process flow paths and improves cross-boundary coordination.

· Brings coherence from strategy through to operational compliance.

See you in Toronto!

#714

From: Naguib <pial007@...>
Date: Mon Feb 2, 2009 11:19 am
Subject: KM in PETRONAS !

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PETRONAS, the National Oil Company of Malaysia can be considered as one the few local companies that is serious about doing KM enterprisewide and creating a culture of Innovation and Knowledge sharing among employees.

KMTALK.net recently spoke to Murni Shariff, KM Manager of PETRONAS about the various programs PETRONAS has undertaken to implement KM. Read the case study here- www.kmtalk.net

Thanks & Regards,

Naguib

#713

From: "Khairul Shafee Kalid" <shafeek@...>
Date: Sun Feb 1, 2009 8:06 am
Subject: RE: Tools for Thought - The People and Ideas of the Next Computer Revolution

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