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What Is Knowledge Management?

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March 14, 2022
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This infographic explains what knowledge management (KM) is, the business problems it helps solve, and eight common tools and approaches included as part of enterprise KM strategies.

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Also found in KM Essentials: Introduction to Knowledge Management
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KM fundamentals
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