2026 KM Priorities and Trends: What’s Changing, What Matters, and What to Do Next

Published On:
April 08, 2026
Authored By:
APQC
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Knowledge teams are at a critical inflection point as AI accelerates change and exposes long‑standing gaps in how organizations capture, govern, and reuse what they know. This article summarizes insights from APQC’s latest research and webinar discussion, highlighting the forces shaping knowledge work in 2026 and the actions organizations must take to stay effective and resilient.

Topics Include:

  • Key disruptions reshaping knowledge work, including AI, workforce shifts, and risk pressures
  • The top priorities knowledge teams are focusing on in 2026
  • Barriers that continue to slow progress, from culture to fragmented systems
  • Practical actions for building a future roadmap that supports productivity and AI readiness

Read the full article and learn what’s changing, what matters most, and what organizations should do next to strengthen knowledge practices in 2026.