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Managing Content So It's Fresh and Findable
Content overload, chaotic repositories, and search frustration—combined with the promise of new technology to tackle these problems—are motivating many organizations to…
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A New Foundation: Rebuilding the Knowledge Base at Elevations Credit Union
Elevations Credit Union is a two-time Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award winner, and knowledge management has played a crucial role in its improvement journey. This…
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Setting the Stage for Success: A KM Implementation Journey
Prudential used APQC's Knowledge Management Program Framework, case studies, assessments, and best practices to implement a KM program throughout its U.S. businesses. As a…
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A Conversation About Knowledge Management and Organizational Culture
Organizational culture is a determining factor of KM success. Some cultures block the flow of knowledge by encouraging secrecy, stoking internal rivalries, emphasizing…
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The Intersection of KM and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Many organizations are rethinking their approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including how they can curtail bias and encourage diverse voices and perspectives…
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Excellence in Knowledge Management 2021
APQC recognized six organizations as recipients of its Excellence in Knowledge Management (KM) recognition in 2021. The recognition is based on analysis from APQC’s KM…
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Tools and Templates for Lessons Learned
APQC has studied approaches for capturing and transferring lessons learned for many years. Some approaches rely on facilitated workshops that bring together participants in a…
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KM Program Structure & Staffing Examples: Excellence in Knowledge Management Recipients
To date, APQC has recognized more than 20 mature KM programs as part of its Excellence in Knowledge Management initiative. The recognition is based on analysis from APQC’s KM…
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KM Conversations: KM for a Smarter, More Automated World
Automation, machine learning, and AI are changing how organizations approach KM. And as the pandemic creates disruptions and financial challenges, many organizations are…
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Enterprise Content and Collaboration in the Cloud
Cloud computing is one of the most pervasive trends in enterprise IT. In 2019, APQC surveyed more than 300 organizations to understand their use of cloud platforms to support…
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An Interactive Conversation with 2020 Excellence in KM Recipients
In this two-hour web event, APQC’s Cindy Hubert, Darcy Lemons, and Lauren Trees facilitated three interactive conversations with leaders from high-achieving KM teams…
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Benchmarking: Two Tales of Success
Benchmarking is perhaps the most effective process and performance improvement tool—but it only works if you use it. In this session, Boeing and EY will share how they worked…
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On April 29-30, 2020, APQC launched KM Conversations, a virtual webinar series where KM practitioners can share their stories and learn from one another. The first week of…
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Life After Love: What Happens After Communities of Practice Fail?
This webinar tells a story of two World Vision communities of practice that "failed." World Vision KM Manager Brittany Persinger and Medical Teams International Chief of…
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How Teach for America Facilitates Collaborative Problem Solving
This document outlines Teach for America's process for running learning labs, facilitated sessions that help employees and supported teachers solve current challenges,…