Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
This is very interesting. It is the first time I hear of this certification.
In what way do you believe this will add value to me as an individual and to my career advancement ? Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Thanks Rami.
To be clear, KM is not a thing, but rather a way of thinking. KM adds significant value to an organization by thinking of information as an asset of the organization, not the person. KM facilitates engagement of people within the organization to capture and deliver knowledge.
One could consider KM is to information and knowledge management, as a PMO is to project management within the organization. The team will help to drive different ways of thinking of knowledge; that it is not owned by a particular individual, and tacit knowledge does not add value to an organization, considering that tacit knowledge leaves with the individual. By creating and maintaining a knowledge base, the organization is centralizing its knowledge to better equip team members. The KM team will work to set up Communities of Practice to help spread KM throughout the organization.
From an individual level, I have found that after going through the training, I have a profoundly different view of information. This new aspect has integrated itself into my professional routine.
-- Get the right information, to the right person, at the right time, in the right context --
The class is worth it. Its an enjoyable class, with great discussions, great networking,
There really is so much more. Take a moment to read through the links I provided as reference. It will help to provide more context and a more holistic view of KM, along with how KM can work in conjunction with the PMO.
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1 reply by David Maynard
Jan 06, 2017 12:04 PM
David Maynard
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I'll add those certifications to my list soon.
I think there would be value in showing which certifications require an exam and which ones don't also. This is getting to be a large effort!
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Denise CantyAgile Coach, Life Coach, Author, Senior Project-Program Manager| Cenden CompanyWashington, Dc, United States
I'm familiar with Knowledge Management. My familiarity comes from working on government projects. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
@Rami, here is another reason .... stay ahead of the curve
PMBOK 6th Edition will have an additional process - Manage Project Knowledge (aka Knowledge Management)
Manage Project Knowledge - this process likely serves to expand the idea of managing information within the project from raw data to integrated information to knowledge and to decision making wisdom. This is, in our opinion, a great addition. We live in a world of Big Data and an information economy regardless of which industry you are in.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Oct 12, 2016 6:38 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Andrew,
Thanks for your elaboration, I am very well aware of what you've mentioned and agree with you. We launched a KM project in my previous company and it was successful in many way so now they have a KM department specially for Knowledge Management.
My interest came from the fact that there is a specific certification for KM - This is very interesting but I am not sure how this certification can contribute towards ones career advancement.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Oct 12, 2016 3:16 PM
Replying to Drew Craig
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@Rami, here is another reason .... stay ahead of the curve
PMBOK 6th Edition will have an additional process - Manage Project Knowledge (aka Knowledge Management)
Manage Project Knowledge - this process likely serves to expand the idea of managing information within the project from raw data to integrated information to knowledge and to decision making wisdom. This is, in our opinion, a great addition. We live in a world of Big Data and an information economy regardless of which industry you are in.
Andrew,
Thanks for your elaboration, I am very well aware of what you've mentioned and agree with you. We launched a KM project in my previous company and it was successful in many way so now they have a KM department specially for Knowledge Management.
My interest came from the fact that there is a specific certification for KM - This is very interesting but I am not sure how this certification can contribute towards ones career advancement.
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1 reply by Heather DeGeorge
Dec 15, 2016 12:49 PM
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Rami,
I come from business continuity/disaster recovery/support and KM is a huge, HUGE factor in that domain. Having such a certification would certainly help there and in any other domain where 1) there is consistent turnover in staff and learning curves need to be lessened, or 2) where fast and accurate access to accurate information/instructions are critical. The latter could apply to a high compliance environment. These are just the ones that immediately come to mind based on my personal experience but I'm sure there are many more.
When you add the cultural change as Millennials make job-hopping a job and instant access to learning the standard, you can see the changing corporate landscape focusing on access to knowledge and easy knowledge transfer.
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Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Rami, understood.
I'm not sure if I'm really the right person to answer that question. At the very least, it shows the individuals initiative and drive to continue/add onto their professional development in an area that they see as beneficial to both themselves and the organization. Dependent on the situation, it may be up to that individual to justify and present that case.
In my situation, the vertical I'm in is 'Digital', encompassing a KM team, so there is a direct correlation there. Saving Changes...
Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
Thank you for this information. Knowledge management is something my current company has been struggling with. This may be the start of finding a solution. Saving Changes...
This is the first I heard of a certification for KM. I will have to read further. Thanks for sharing the links.
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1 reply by Drew Craig
Oct 24, 2016 9:17 AM
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Demetrius, definitely worth looking into. There are a lot of great conversations with a group of students from a wide array of backgrounds. You would most likely go to Washington DC, so it would generally include Military, Booze Allen, World Bank (that was the location I attended, and experience). That provides a really great setting for learning and networking. I highly recommend it.
Disclaimer, I am not affiliated with KMI, simply had a food experience and recognize the value.
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