Essential Knowledge Management Skills for 2025 and Beyond

Published On:
August 22, 2025
Authored By:
APQC
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As knowledge management becomes a strategic driver of innovation and transformation, KM professionals must evolve their skillsets to meet new demands. This research highlights the core and emerging competencies that will define future-ready KM teams and outlines how organizations can support their development.

Topics Include:

  • Core KM skills like communication, facilitation, and strategic thinking
  • Emerging capabilities in AI, design thinking, and data analytics
  • Technology fluency and business alignment for KM professionals
  • Organizational strategies to build and support KM career pathways

View the full article and explore how to future-proof your KM team with the skills that matter most.

Also found in People of KM: The Future of KM Roles & Expertise
Type:
Articles
Topics:
Knowledge Management, KM Roles, Governance, and Leadership
Tags:
Artificial intelligence (AI)

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