Organising Knowledge
Taxonomies, Knowledge and Organisational Effectiveness
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Taxonomies are often thought to play a niche role within content-oriented knowledge management projects. They are thought to be ‘nice to have’ but not essential. In this ground-breaking book, Patrick Lambe shows how they play an integral role in helping organizations coordinate and communicate effectively. Through a series of case studies, he demonstrates the range of ways in which taxonomies can help organizations to leverage and articulate their knowledge. A step-by-step guide in the book to running a taxonomy project is full of practical advice for knowledge managers and business owners alike.
Key Features
- Written in a clear, accessible style, demystifying the jargon surrounding taxonomies
- Case studies give real world examples of taxonomies in use
- Step-by-step guides take the reader through the key stages in a taxonomy project
Readership
Knowledge managers; Information professionals who wish to understand the role of taxonomies in a corporate setting
Table of Contents
- Defining our terms; Taxonomies can take many forms; Taxonomies and infrastructure for organisational effectiveness; Taxonomies and activities for organisational effectiveness; Taxonomies and knowledge management; What do we want our taxonomies to do? Preparing for a taxonomy project; Designing your taxonomy; Implementing your taxonomy; The future of taxonomy work.
Product details
- No. of pages: 300
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Chandos Publishing 2007
- Published: February 28, 2007
- Imprint: Chandos Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9781843342274
- eBook ISBN: 9781780632001
About the Author
Patrick Lambe
Patrick Lambe is a widely respected knowledge management consultant based in Singapore. His Master’s degree from University College London is in Information Studies and Librarianship, and he has worked as a professional librarian, as a trainer and instructional designer, and as a business manager in operational and strategic roles. He has been active in the field of knowledge management and e-learning since 1998, and in 2002 founded his own consulting and research firm, Straits Knowledge, with a partner. He is former President of the Information and Knowledge Society, and is Adjunct Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Patrick speaks and writes internationally on knowledge management, and has conducted a number of taxonomy projects, usually as an integral part of larger knowledge management initiatives. He is the author of The Blind Tour Guide: Surviving and Prospering in the New Economy (Times, 2002). His knowledge management writings are posted at www.greenchameleon.com.
Affiliations and Expertise
Straits Knowledge, Singapore