A practical Guide for Implementing Knowledge Management and ISO 30401 KMS standard
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"If Project Managers have PMBOK Guide, and engineers have standards institutes, now KM practitioners have Santhosh’ guide for implementing ISO 30401 KMS standard. Very well thought step-by-step process covering different organizational aspect of KM. Highly recommended for KM leaders who want to put in place a disciplined approach for knowledge management in their organizations."- rachadbn
This book answers all the questions about what is KM, what is not KM? How to start KM wherever you are? You can employ KM irrespective of the role you are playing and the company you might be working for. This book provides unique insights into invisible knowledge constraints which most of us have taken for granted and hence, we struggle every day in our work, personal life and other areas of life. The same applies to organizations, institutes, Government agencies and research/academia.
| Chapters | Based Upon |
|---|---|
| Chapters 1, 2 and 3 | Overall understanding of the complexity of human interaction, knowledge constraints around oneself, KM basics, KM in other standard bodies, Introduction to ISO 30401 KMS standard. |
| Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7 | Overview of how one can map the natural KM execution framework aligned to the ISO 30401 requirements. These chapters also highlight how one can plan/develop the KM toolkit and methodology for one’s organization, The practical case of marketing and sales as an example. |
| Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 | The vastness and depth of KM lifecycle Implementation in the organization. |
| Chapters 13 and 14 | KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), Continuous Improvement and Audit Processes. |
Most comprehensive Manual or guide for someone who wants to start KM formally or Standalone and also provides how individuals and organizations can fulfill the ISO 30401 KMS requirements
Learn how to develop Holistic approach to develop Knowledge objectives and develop appropriate solutions for an organization.
Learn how to establish KM function, Competency and skills requirements, Organization Structures for an organization.
Illustration of Developing custom KM Framework, Processes, methods and approaches for an organization.
Learn fundamental knowledge constraints or challenges in any organizations and its complexities.
Provides with guidelines, checklists, how to prepare and do gap analysis for compliance and certification
Learn how to setup KM in marketing and Sales function step by step with illustration, and examples.
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Supports Management in Developing effective KM Policy and Establishing Formal KM in organizations.
Provides insigths as to how managers plays key and pivotal role in Knowledge exchange and management in large and medium scale enterprises.
Students of IM, KM, CS, Etc.
Provides step by step gap analysis to fulfill ISO 30401 KMS requirements.
Supports in developing stand alone KM systems.
Supports in establishing Sharing culture across organization.
Provides holistic view of Enterprise Knowledge management to develop effective KM IT System solutions.
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" This is the first book to speak in the language of the KM ISO standard 30401, and therefore has two unique advantages: easing the design of such systems for those who seek for ISO certification; and, serving as the North Star to excellence in KM. "
" This is a powerful shift in mindset and an excellent place for the KM novice to start, whether they intend to achieve certification, or just apply the KM principles to enhance performance. "
" Unlike some Knowledge Management (KM) authors who focus on academic precision at the expense of clarity, Santhosh Shekar maintains a commendable focus on practical guidance and advice. "
" Santhosh brings a holistic perspective to the field of Knowledge Management. He brings extensive life experience in addition to his KM and organizational experience. Lucky are those who get a chance to work through the ISO 30401 certification with him. "
" Plenty of examples and checklists fill out example details to support the fundamentals of KM, KMS design and implementation in a variety of organizations. "
" Mr.Shekar’s book helps the readers understand the holistic picture. Besides, this book proves handy even for the experienced KM experts to implement and maintain their KM systems. "
" Santhosh has done an admirable job through this book in demystifying KM and providing a step-by-step approach to set up a fully effective KM program within the organization, which is also fully compliant with the ISO 30401 standards. "
Santhosh Shekar has been a Knowledge Management practitioner for over 20+ years. During this professional journey of more than two decades, he has worked in various industries like Information Technology, Business/Knowledge Process Outsource, Finance, Insurance, Banking, Pharmaceuticals, Government, Media, Oil and Gas, etc. At present, he works in oil and gas company, Oman as KM Architect and also advises individuals and organizations on ISO Knowledge management Standards.
This book provides step by step approach to design knowledge management system in an organisation. The tools and strategies given in this book provide excellent insights to build KM systems.
Sam
I feel this book is not just for people with knowledge management (KM) responsibilities who are looking to “improve the use of knowledge”, be it at the team, community, or organizational level.
Jatin Khanna
Amazing work by author Santosh...very well described and explained design knowledge management. Just lovedthe concept which is very captured by author here..must read for all.
Arvind bhagwath
This is a must read. Great efforts. It highlights the problem statement with every business along with a feasible mitigation plan.Recommended.
Sanjay
This book is valuable & a relevant resource in understanding "Knowledge Management" system, it's implementation & also to maintain this knowledge asset in a variety of organizations.
Yash
If Project Managers have PMBOK Guide, and engineers have standards institutes, now KM practitioners have Santhosh’ guide for implementing ISO 30401 KMS standard. Very well thought step-by-step process covering different organizational aspect of KM. Highly recommended for KM leaders who want to put in place a disciplined approach for knowledge management in their organizations.
Rachad
Great book to guide you how to build and understand the knowledge management system.This book so useful .it is my inspirational for my phd proposal. It explains everything regarding building knowledge management system in details.
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Santhosh Shekar has been a Knowledge Management practitioner for over 20+ years. During this professional journey of more than two decades, he has worked in various industries like Information Technology, Business/Knowledge Process Outsource, Finance, Insurance, Banking, Pharmaceuticals, Government, Media, Oil and Gas, etc.
At present, he works in oil and gas company, Oman as KM Architect and also advises individuals and organizations on ISO Knowledge management Standards.
He is also the second person to be accredited with ISO 30401 Auditor Certification from Dr. Ronald (Ron) McKinley, PhD, MBA, SPHR (ICEE-International Center for Enterprise Engagement). Santhosh holds the authority to certify organizations and individuals on the basis of ISO 30401 Knowledge Management requirements. He has been certified as the Innovation Practitioner and Leadership Fellow from the UK-based Innovation and Knowledge Exchange, Certified Knowledge Manager from Knowledge Management Institute, US.
Santhosh has been a key contributor to the field of knowledge management. He has been actively and passionately involved in developing Knowledge Management Systems for teams, designing Knowledge Management System architecture at the enterprise level, developing Lessons learned systems, developing Learning management frameworks for enterprises and rolling out KM for largescale to small projects. All such milestones have equipped him with fulfilling and enriching experience along with the addition of practical insights to his treasure trove of knowledge. This has helped him in achieving breakthroughs from the barriers of organizational structures, social structures, psychological barriers, technological barriers and knowledge visibility barriers.
He was born and brought up in the Silicon Capital of India, Bengaluru, and now works at the serene landscape of Oman. He is married and has two children. When he was 16, he developed a unique skin condition called vitiligo, which led him to the path of introspection of self and question the purpose of his life. His passion for Knowledge Management also fueled his inquisitiveness to learn more about psychology, sociology, organizational management, history, technology and many more fields to develop a holistic KM approach.
Academically, he is an Engineer and a Diploma holder in Electronics and Communication. His current mission is to make KM function an integral part of every organization globally.
For more details please visit: http://santhoshshekar.com
The book draws 20+ years of KM Experience from the author to provide easy steps to implement KM in whatever role you play in your organization. With the Pandemic, it has become critical for individuals, teams, and organizations to manage their knowledge in digital platforms more effectively; and establish knowledge sharing culture and ecosystem deliberately to provide inclusiveness while working from home.
At the same time, entrepreneurs, startups, small scale, medium scale industries, and large scale corporates should focus on empowering individual roles by developing knowledge infrastructure, such that any knowledge one needs, should be visible in the digital domain any knowledge one needs should be shared by right person when asked, every organization should develop itself as a learning organization so that it can be resilient to market forces and reinvent itself in the face of toughest economical conditions.
Knowledge Management provides that path, to harness the power of intellectual capital within an organization, it provides a focused approach for leadership to understand and empower knowledge workers to develop and design their KM infrastructures, establish communities of practices, enriching experiential sharing conversations
