Comments for PKM: Me, Others, Ideas

Comment from Bill Ives on 2004-09-13

2004-09-14T00:06:01Z

Jack - Can you provide a concise definition of PKM and how it differs from "regular" KM? I have seen that there is some controvesary around this issue. I think I support the notion of PKM but want to make sure I understand how the term is being used in the dialogue going on. Thanks, Bill Ives

Comment from Jack Vinson on 2004-09-13

2004-09-14T04:06:49Z

For me, personal KM is focused on helping an individual be more effective with an aim to enabling them to work better themselves, in groups and in corporations. I see "regular" KM (sometimes referred to as Corporate KM) as being focused on enabling the corporation to be more effective by "recording" and making available what its people know.

I know this is a gross simplification, but I think that gets at some of the PKM ideas. Many people in the chain of writers don't necessarily see there being a difference, but it is the focus that is important.

The nice thing about PKM is that the "what's in it for me" factor is taken care of immediately, so you get quicker individual buy-in. The difficult thing is how do you show a traditional manager that individual employee effectiveness necessarily leads to better organizational effectiveness. Of course, that traditional manager may not get regular KM either.

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2004-09-15T21:14:21Z

The failure is not (necessarily) in the enterprise system or the enterprise wide goals, but not taking into account the needs/wants of the individuals that make up the organization. [Read More]