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APQC conducted its annual research survey in early 2024 to determine Knowledge Management professionals' top objectives and priorities. The survey asked KM respondents to…
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Combining KM and process management can optimize work processes, leading to improved quality, consistency, faster problem-solving, and reduced frustration. However, few…
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KM Essentials: Roadmap To Success
This article summarizes a recent webinar hosted by Cindy Hubert and Lynda Braksiek, from APQC, which covered Knowledge Management (KM) fundamental concepts and highlighted…
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Reasons To Invest In Content Management
The importance of investing in enterprise content management processes and structures is becoming more apparent among organizations. Over time, the lack of effective…
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Understanding Process Knowledge
Process management and knowledge management are separate but related fields that aim to improve organizational efficiency. Organizations are increasingly recognizing the…
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2023 Managing Process Knowledge Survey Report
In early 2023, APQC conducted research to explore how process and knowledge management can be aligned to improve process performance, reduce risks, and increase employee…
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In 2022, over 400 KM leaders were surveyed about their programs' inputs and outputs. In this executive summary, 11 best practices are summarized into four broad categories: …
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Eleven Practices of Highly Effective KM Programs
To address knowledge-related issues, many KM programs have been asked to rethink their strategies, adopt new technologies, and provide more precise strategic direction to…
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APQC has consistently found that KM programs are stronger when directly tied to senior leadership. In this article, you will learn about these different approaches for…
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Centralized and decentralized models each come with obvious tradeoffs and benefits. When putting together or revamping a knowledge management (KM) program, some of the first…
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In most organizations, the KM core team is relatively lean. These staff members often support thousands of end users in different functions and business units, making it…
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To keep pace with evolving business needs, KM professionals must continually broaden and deepen their skills. In June 2022, APQC hosted a roundtable discussion facilitated…
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2022 KM Program Benchmarks and Metrics Survey Report
In 2022, APQC surveyed more than 400 KM programs to understand their inputs, outputs, and success drivers. The research is designed to help KM programs bolster their business…
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Knowledge management (KM) teams often struggle to secure support from senior leaders. Executives either don’t understand what KM is, are skeptical of its value, or pay lip…
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Setting the Stage for KM at Prudential
When knowledge resources are scattered across disparate repositories, it’s easy for employees to become frustrated and overwhelmed as they search for the knowledge they need…