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Dashboards – The Changing Face of Search
In my twenty-plus years of search consulting, I’ve seen the technology move from something that hopefully worked on a good day, to a generally acceptable experience that was common, but typical. For a long time, search was all about words; … Continue reading
Where Does a Knowledge Graph Fit Within the Enterprise?
Our clients often assume that building a knowledge graph requires that all data be managed in a single place for it to be effective. That is not the case. There are a variety of ways that organizations can solve for … Continue reading
How to Explain Ontologies to Any Audience
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we can better explain complex, semantic concepts like ontologies, knowledge graphs, and data fabrics to others in an approachable, easy-to-understand manner. I’ve been in any number of situations where I’ve struggled to … Continue reading
Advanced Learning for the Enterprise
I’ve recently been expressing how pleased I am with the trend of Knowledge Management and Learning functions coming together. There’s a lot to like about this merger of two disciplines. At its core, KM should always serve as an enabling … Continue reading
Crafting an Effective KM Elevator Pitch
Professionals trying to garner support for a Knowledge Management (KM) initiative within their team and/or organization are often asked by well-meaning colleagues and executives: “so what exactly is knowledge management?” For all professionals seeking to make KM a priority within … Continue reading
Transforming Tabular Data into Personalized, Componentized Content using Knowledge Graphs in Python
My colleagues Joe Hilger and Neil Quinn recently wrote blogs highlighting the benefits of leveraging a knowledge graph in tandem with a componentized content management system (CCMS) to curate personalized content for users. Hilger set the stage explaining the business … Continue reading
How the Government Gets KM Wrong
In my nearly quarter century of Knowledge Management consulting, I’ve been pleased to see organizations across the globe mature in their understanding of enterprise KM programs, and I’m proud that EK has had a meaningful impact on this awareness. Increasingly … Continue reading
Knowledge Management Technology to Improve Learning Outcomes
Learning Ecosystems should be designed to not only present educational information, but to truly promote learning. There are many factors that improve learning outcomes within learning ecosystems, but two of those factors most strongly impacted by knowledge management technology are … Continue reading
The Top 5 KM Technologies
Knowledge Management (KM) is more important than ever. The great resignation is creating turnover unlike anything we have ever seen. How do we retain the knowledge of the workers who leave and quickly upskill new workers? This problem is even … Continue reading
Knowledge Management Is More Than SharePoint
I regularly speak with business leaders about Knowledge Management (KM). It is surprising how often I hear executives tell me they have addressed KM in their organization by implementing SharePoint or O365. When I ask how well it is working, … Continue reading