The next Gurteen Bristol Knowledge Cafe is going to be held in the ever-purposeful Pervasive Media Studio, Bristol, on Thursday June 11th, from 18:30. The cafe proper will begin at 19:00 prompt.
Local wise guy, innovation catalyst, and font of much knowledge Chris Dean has kindly agreed to share his thoughts on ‘The Purpose and limits of Knowledge Management (KM)’ with us, which I can pretty much guarantee will be a very thought provoking intro to this excellent choice of subject. Here’s the blurb:
Since “KM” and “The Universe” are not synonyms it follows that KM is some subset of the latter, but which? Similarly, there is a purpose to KM – well there is isn’t there! (please let there be a purpose!!!).
It’s not really as abstract as it sounds, though it will provoke discussion…
As usual, please come along and enjoy while meeting and deepening your understanding of this topic, and book yourself in using the event booking page below.
If you want to stay up to date via the email distribution list, the link follows, and if you’re a facebook kind of person, Michael Corbett is the man behind the Bristol K-cafe group and is usually around for a good conversation…
Event booking and venue information link
Bristol Gurteen Knowledge Cafe mailing list link
Bristol Gurteen Knowledge Cafe Facebook group
(thanks flickr)
During the course of this event I received several requests for links to background materials…
Double Loop Learning
McElroy’s development of the Argyris theory is a good example applied to KM
KMCI paper (.pdf)
McElroy document (.pdf)
Distinction between Knowledge and Information
I’ve opted for this paper by Jon Kolko as it situates the distinction between K & I within generative processes where new knowledge is created rather than a priori knowledge stored and shared
Emergent Mind
While seeking Croft’s original paper I stumbled upon this somewhat more accessible introduction – thank you KCafe!
Wilson’s commentary on KM
It would be irresponsible of me to drop this pebble in your KM pond without issuing the following health warning: read while seated with a caring soul nearby and maybe a stiff drink to hand …
Enjoy!
Chris Dean