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Infosys began efforts to distribute knowledge within the company in 1991 with the establishment of an Education and Research department. In 1999, Infosys launched K-shop to capture knowledge generated across projects, establishing a fully fledged KM program. The goal of KM at Infosys is to ensure all organizational learning benefits customers by moving towards a "Learn Once, Use Anywhere" paradigm. Knowledge management has helped Infosys connect dispersed work groups and create an enduring competitive advantage.
“If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.” (George Bernard Shaw)
Unlike many other resources that get depleted when shared, an idea or a knowledge nugget only gets enriched. From an era where labor and capital ruled, we now have evolved to a period where knowledge is seen as the key, if not the sole differentiator.
The document discusses knowledge management and its types, processes, and challenges. It describes two types of knowledge - explicit knowledge which is visible and available formally, and tacit knowledge which is invisible and confined to people's minds. Knowledge management involves capturing expertise, sharing knowledge, and applying it to help organizations. Some key challenges are changing culture to promote sharing, assessing knowledge value, and implementing knowledge strategies.
The document discusses knowledge management. It defines knowledge management as doing what is needed to maximize the use of knowledge resources. Knowledge management focuses on organizing and making knowledge available wherever and whenever it is required. Forces driving knowledge management include increasing domain complexity, accelerating market volatility, and intensified speed of responsiveness. Knowledge management systems use the latest technologies to support knowledge management processes and mechanisms.
Overview presentation of Deloitte LLP's U.S. Federal government practice.
A top-20 Federal services provider, Deloitte serves clients with wide-ranging missions in the United States and around the world.
MIS-CH05: IT Infrastructure and Emerging TechnologiesSukanya Ben
This document provides an overview of chapter 5 from a management information systems textbook. It discusses IT infrastructure and emerging technologies. The key topics covered include the components and evolution of IT infrastructure, trends in computer hardware and software platforms, and challenges of managing infrastructure. It also includes learning objectives, case studies, and figures illustrating concepts like Moore's law and the stages of infrastructure evolution.
Executive information systems (EIS) provide easy access to internal and external information relevant to meeting strategic organizational goals. EIS integrate data from various sources to summarize information executives find useful for decision-making. They allow drilling down from summaries to specific detail levels. EIS components include hardware, software, interfaces, and telecommunications to access distributed data. Advantages include timely delivery of summary information to support strategic decisions, while disadvantages include potential information overload and high implementation costs.
Management Information System
1) MIS is a software tool that provides processed information from data to help management make decisions. It provides reports, dashboards, and analyses on topics like market trends, sales, inventory, and stakeholder feedback.
2) There are different types of MIS like regular reports, decision support systems, and executive information systems. MIS has advantages like improved decision making, communication, and ability to adapt to customer needs.
3) Key issues for managers regarding IT include selecting technologies to meet business needs, facilitating adoption of new processes when technologies change work, and ensuring maximum benefit is extracted once implemented. Information systems are transforming businesses through increased digitalization and flexibility.
Infosys began efforts to distribute knowledge within the company in 1991 with the establishment of an Education and Research department. In 1999, Infosys launched K-shop to capture knowledge generated across projects, establishing a fully fledged KM program. The goal of KM at Infosys is to ensure all organizational learning benefits customers by moving towards a "Learn Once, Use Anywhere" paradigm. Knowledge management has helped Infosys connect dispersed work groups and create an enduring competitive advantage.
“If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.” (George Bernard Shaw)
Unlike many other resources that get depleted when shared, an idea or a knowledge nugget only gets enriched. From an era where labor and capital ruled, we now have evolved to a period where knowledge is seen as the key, if not the sole differentiator.
The document discusses knowledge management and its types, processes, and challenges. It describes two types of knowledge - explicit knowledge which is visible and available formally, and tacit knowledge which is invisible and confined to people's minds. Knowledge management involves capturing expertise, sharing knowledge, and applying it to help organizations. Some key challenges are changing culture to promote sharing, assessing knowledge value, and implementing knowledge strategies.
The document discusses knowledge management. It defines knowledge management as doing what is needed to maximize the use of knowledge resources. Knowledge management focuses on organizing and making knowledge available wherever and whenever it is required. Forces driving knowledge management include increasing domain complexity, accelerating market volatility, and intensified speed of responsiveness. Knowledge management systems use the latest technologies to support knowledge management processes and mechanisms.
Overview presentation of Deloitte LLP's U.S. Federal government practice.
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MIS-CH05: IT Infrastructure and Emerging TechnologiesSukanya Ben
This document provides an overview of chapter 5 from a management information systems textbook. It discusses IT infrastructure and emerging technologies. The key topics covered include the components and evolution of IT infrastructure, trends in computer hardware and software platforms, and challenges of managing infrastructure. It also includes learning objectives, case studies, and figures illustrating concepts like Moore's law and the stages of infrastructure evolution.
Executive information systems (EIS) provide easy access to internal and external information relevant to meeting strategic organizational goals. EIS integrate data from various sources to summarize information executives find useful for decision-making. They allow drilling down from summaries to specific detail levels. EIS components include hardware, software, interfaces, and telecommunications to access distributed data. Advantages include timely delivery of summary information to support strategic decisions, while disadvantages include potential information overload and high implementation costs.
Management Information System
1) MIS is a software tool that provides processed information from data to help management make decisions. It provides reports, dashboards, and analyses on topics like market trends, sales, inventory, and stakeholder feedback.
2) There are different types of MIS like regular reports, decision support systems, and executive information systems. MIS has advantages like improved decision making, communication, and ability to adapt to customer needs.
3) Key issues for managers regarding IT include selecting technologies to meet business needs, facilitating adoption of new processes when technologies change work, and ensuring maximum benefit is extracted once implemented. Information systems are transforming businesses through increased digitalization and flexibility.
This document discusses the core activities involved in building information systems:
1. Systems analysis identifies problems and information requirements through feasibility studies and defining system objectives.
2. Systems design describes system specifications to deliver required functions based on user needs.
3. Programming translates system specifications into software code.
4. Testing ensures the system produces the right results through unit, system, and acceptance testing according to test plans.
5. Conversion changes from the old to new system using strategies like parallel, direct cutover, pilot, or phased approaches.
This document provides an overview of knowledge management. It defines data, information, and knowledge and describes explicit and tacit knowledge. It discusses the history of knowledge management from the 1970s to present. It also outlines several common knowledge management models and describes the typical stages in the knowledge management life cycle including information mapping, storage, retrieval, use, and auditing. Finally, it discusses some key terms used in knowledge management.
This document discusses the evolution of knowledge management (KM) at Accenture, a global consulting firm. It describes how Accenture adopted a KM strategy in the 1990s and built knowledge repositories. Responsibility for KM shifted over time and budgets were cut in 2002, resulting in staff reductions. Accenture transitioned its KM system from Lotus Notes to Microsoft SharePoint and established governance around a new system called the Knowledge Exchange. It also renewed its focus on training as a key investment and developed goals to enhance KM's contributions to the company.
The document discusses knowledge management at HP Services. It defines knowledge management as transforming information into value through reuse, innovation, and collaboration. It outlines people, processes, and technologies used at HP to foster knowledge sharing, such as communities of practice, social networking, and knowledge repositories. The goals are to increase win rates, drive down costs, and accelerate delivery through leveraging collective expertise.
The document provides an introduction to the topic of knowledge management (KM) through several presentations. It discusses the history and definitions of KM, elements of a KM initiative including people, processes and technology, and the importance of KM for competitive advantage. It also covers the evolution of KM, the differences between information management and KM, and addresses explicit and tacit knowledge as well as ethics in KM.
- Accenture is a global management consulting, technology consulting, and outsourcing company that originated from Arthur Andersen's business consulting division.
- In the early 2000s, Accenture faced budget cuts and decreasing employee counts while demand for knowledge management (KM) was increasing. The company was preparing to launch a new KM system called the Knowledge Exchange.
- The new system aimed to address issues with the previous decentralized KM system based on Lotus Notes, which led to inefficient and inconsistent knowledge sharing across the organization. It would provide a centralized portal and common user experience to simplify access and management of organizational knowledge.
The document discusses using artificial intelligence and big data in knowledge management. It covers extracting knowledge from data through information architecture and data curation. It then discusses utilizing AI to deliver knowledge through chatbots using natural language processing, predicting trending knowledge areas, and personalizing knowledge delivery. The goal is to provide knowledge management that is dynamic, accurate, and personalized through leveraging AI technologies.
This document provides a comprehensive overview of knowledge management. It begins by defining knowledge management as getting the right knowledge to the right person at the right time. It then discusses defining key terms like data, information, and knowledge. It also covers different types of knowledge like explicit and tacit knowledge. The document outlines factors important for a knowledge management strategy like organizational culture and processes. It also examines knowledge management models, processes, tools, and failure factors. The goal is to give both students and practitioners an understanding of knowledge management theories, frameworks and best practices.
This document discusses system vulnerabilities and securing information systems. It begins by defining security and controls, and explains why systems are vulnerable, including issues with large networks like the Internet. It then describes various types of malicious software like viruses, worms, and Trojan horses that can exploit system vulnerabilities. The document also discusses hackers and computer crimes such as denial of service attacks and identity theft. It emphasizes the business value of security and control and legal requirements around protecting information. Finally, it outlines how organizations can establish a framework for security, including information system controls.
This document discusses the foundation concepts of information systems in business. It defines an information system as any organized combination of people, hardware, communication networks, software, data resources, and policies/procedures that stores, retrieves, transforms and disseminates information in an organization. The document outlines the fundamental roles of information systems in business and how they support functions like supply chain management, accounting, marketing and more. It also discusses trends in information systems and the role of e-business.
This document provides information on management information systems used in the manufacturing sector. It discusses how MIS is used to provide information support for decision making at middle and top management levels. Specific MIS functions for manufacturing include production management, personnel management, financial management, material management, and marketing management. It also discusses other information systems used in manufacturing like transaction processing systems, decision support systems, knowledge management systems, and strategic information systems. Examples of Toyota and Dell's use of various information systems are provided.
The document discusses Amazon Web Services' machine learning and AI services. It notes that AWS aims to put machine learning in the hands of every developer through its broad range of AI services like Amazon Rekognition, Amazon Transcribe, and Amazon Translate. It also discusses AWS' machine learning infrastructure and services that allow customers to build, train, and deploy machine learning models. Several examples are provided of customers using AWS AI services to automate processes, improve customer experiences, and more.
This document discusses the digital transformation of high-tech industries. It notes that profit and market value are migrating away from hardware and components towards internet platforms. It identifies trends like artificial intelligence, internet of things, cloud computing and edge processing driving changes. Few product companies have fully transformed, with internet platform companies outpacing spending on research and development. The document outlines a framework for companies to transform their core business while growing new business models in areas like connected products, living products and services, and ecosystem platforms. It emphasizes the need for digital talent and factories to drive transformation.
1) The document discusses knowledge management systems and knowledge-based expert systems. It describes key capabilities like leveraging existing knowledge and creating new knowledge to position companies favorably in markets.
2) Important reasons for actively managing knowledge are to facilitate decision-making, build learning organizations, and stimulate cultural change and innovation.
3) Expert systems provide high quality performance solving difficult problems like human experts through vast domain knowledge and explanation capabilities.
The document discusses knowledge management. It describes the reasons why knowledge management is important, including reducing risk and uncertainty, improving decision making and customer relationships. It outlines the typical evolution of knowledge management in an organization from ad-hoc to integrated approaches. The document also discusses the elements, process, tools, technologies and models of knowledge management systems as well as the benefits they provide to individuals, organizations and customers.
Knowledge Management - It's Not a Good Idea If It Can't Be Implemented by Joe...Joe Hessmiller
This is a presentation developed for the management team of the Texas Teachers Retirement System. It focuses on doing something that would be effective (provide the knowledge when and where needed) and successful (could be implemented by the people the client has, quickly and at low cost.)
Knowledge Management System & TechnologyElijah Ezendu
Knowledge management systems (KMS) aim to support knowledge generation, codification, and transfer in organizations. Various technologies can provide value-adding capabilities to boost and entrench knowledge management, including information technology, communication technology, and media technology. While information technology alone is not knowledge management, different technologies can fulfill deliverables that support knowledge management processes within an organization. Properly identifying an organization's required and applicable knowledge management activities facilitates effective mapping of knowledge management processes, which then determines a fitting knowledge management system.
Joe Hessmiller presented on knowledge management. The presentation covered the basics of knowledge management including definitions, value, history and lessons learned. It discussed common mistakes made in KM projects and emphasized that KM is about people, not technology. The presentation also provided overviews of wiki software, leading KM products, and recommendations for implementing KM, including emphasizing human aspects over control and best practices.
This document discusses knowledge management practices at Siemens. It describes how Siemens initially implemented knowledge management informally through communities of practice before establishing a formal organizational unit and developing ShareNet, a global knowledge sharing platform. ShareNet allows employees to access knowledge bases, participate in online discussions, and address urgent requests. While establishing these new systems faced resistance, Siemens addressed change management through training and by linking knowledge sharing to employee incentives and compensation. The outcomes of Siemens' knowledge management initiatives include improved products, customer intimacy, and operational excellence.
This document discusses the core activities involved in building information systems:
1. Systems analysis identifies problems and information requirements through feasibility studies and defining system objectives.
2. Systems design describes system specifications to deliver required functions based on user needs.
3. Programming translates system specifications into software code.
4. Testing ensures the system produces the right results through unit, system, and acceptance testing according to test plans.
5. Conversion changes from the old to new system using strategies like parallel, direct cutover, pilot, or phased approaches.
This document provides an overview of knowledge management. It defines data, information, and knowledge and describes explicit and tacit knowledge. It discusses the history of knowledge management from the 1970s to present. It also outlines several common knowledge management models and describes the typical stages in the knowledge management life cycle including information mapping, storage, retrieval, use, and auditing. Finally, it discusses some key terms used in knowledge management.
This document discusses the evolution of knowledge management (KM) at Accenture, a global consulting firm. It describes how Accenture adopted a KM strategy in the 1990s and built knowledge repositories. Responsibility for KM shifted over time and budgets were cut in 2002, resulting in staff reductions. Accenture transitioned its KM system from Lotus Notes to Microsoft SharePoint and established governance around a new system called the Knowledge Exchange. It also renewed its focus on training as a key investment and developed goals to enhance KM's contributions to the company.
The document discusses knowledge management at HP Services. It defines knowledge management as transforming information into value through reuse, innovation, and collaboration. It outlines people, processes, and technologies used at HP to foster knowledge sharing, such as communities of practice, social networking, and knowledge repositories. The goals are to increase win rates, drive down costs, and accelerate delivery through leveraging collective expertise.
The document provides an introduction to the topic of knowledge management (KM) through several presentations. It discusses the history and definitions of KM, elements of a KM initiative including people, processes and technology, and the importance of KM for competitive advantage. It also covers the evolution of KM, the differences between information management and KM, and addresses explicit and tacit knowledge as well as ethics in KM.
- Accenture is a global management consulting, technology consulting, and outsourcing company that originated from Arthur Andersen's business consulting division.
- In the early 2000s, Accenture faced budget cuts and decreasing employee counts while demand for knowledge management (KM) was increasing. The company was preparing to launch a new KM system called the Knowledge Exchange.
- The new system aimed to address issues with the previous decentralized KM system based on Lotus Notes, which led to inefficient and inconsistent knowledge sharing across the organization. It would provide a centralized portal and common user experience to simplify access and management of organizational knowledge.
The document discusses using artificial intelligence and big data in knowledge management. It covers extracting knowledge from data through information architecture and data curation. It then discusses utilizing AI to deliver knowledge through chatbots using natural language processing, predicting trending knowledge areas, and personalizing knowledge delivery. The goal is to provide knowledge management that is dynamic, accurate, and personalized through leveraging AI technologies.
This document provides a comprehensive overview of knowledge management. It begins by defining knowledge management as getting the right knowledge to the right person at the right time. It then discusses defining key terms like data, information, and knowledge. It also covers different types of knowledge like explicit and tacit knowledge. The document outlines factors important for a knowledge management strategy like organizational culture and processes. It also examines knowledge management models, processes, tools, and failure factors. The goal is to give both students and practitioners an understanding of knowledge management theories, frameworks and best practices.
This document discusses system vulnerabilities and securing information systems. It begins by defining security and controls, and explains why systems are vulnerable, including issues with large networks like the Internet. It then describes various types of malicious software like viruses, worms, and Trojan horses that can exploit system vulnerabilities. The document also discusses hackers and computer crimes such as denial of service attacks and identity theft. It emphasizes the business value of security and control and legal requirements around protecting information. Finally, it outlines how organizations can establish a framework for security, including information system controls.
This document discusses the foundation concepts of information systems in business. It defines an information system as any organized combination of people, hardware, communication networks, software, data resources, and policies/procedures that stores, retrieves, transforms and disseminates information in an organization. The document outlines the fundamental roles of information systems in business and how they support functions like supply chain management, accounting, marketing and more. It also discusses trends in information systems and the role of e-business.
This document provides information on management information systems used in the manufacturing sector. It discusses how MIS is used to provide information support for decision making at middle and top management levels. Specific MIS functions for manufacturing include production management, personnel management, financial management, material management, and marketing management. It also discusses other information systems used in manufacturing like transaction processing systems, decision support systems, knowledge management systems, and strategic information systems. Examples of Toyota and Dell's use of various information systems are provided.
The document discusses Amazon Web Services' machine learning and AI services. It notes that AWS aims to put machine learning in the hands of every developer through its broad range of AI services like Amazon Rekognition, Amazon Transcribe, and Amazon Translate. It also discusses AWS' machine learning infrastructure and services that allow customers to build, train, and deploy machine learning models. Several examples are provided of customers using AWS AI services to automate processes, improve customer experiences, and more.
This document discusses the digital transformation of high-tech industries. It notes that profit and market value are migrating away from hardware and components towards internet platforms. It identifies trends like artificial intelligence, internet of things, cloud computing and edge processing driving changes. Few product companies have fully transformed, with internet platform companies outpacing spending on research and development. The document outlines a framework for companies to transform their core business while growing new business models in areas like connected products, living products and services, and ecosystem platforms. It emphasizes the need for digital talent and factories to drive transformation.
1) The document discusses knowledge management systems and knowledge-based expert systems. It describes key capabilities like leveraging existing knowledge and creating new knowledge to position companies favorably in markets.
2) Important reasons for actively managing knowledge are to facilitate decision-making, build learning organizations, and stimulate cultural change and innovation.
3) Expert systems provide high quality performance solving difficult problems like human experts through vast domain knowledge and explanation capabilities.
The document discusses knowledge management. It describes the reasons why knowledge management is important, including reducing risk and uncertainty, improving decision making and customer relationships. It outlines the typical evolution of knowledge management in an organization from ad-hoc to integrated approaches. The document also discusses the elements, process, tools, technologies and models of knowledge management systems as well as the benefits they provide to individuals, organizations and customers.
Knowledge Management - It's Not a Good Idea If It Can't Be Implemented by Joe...Joe Hessmiller
This is a presentation developed for the management team of the Texas Teachers Retirement System. It focuses on doing something that would be effective (provide the knowledge when and where needed) and successful (could be implemented by the people the client has, quickly and at low cost.)
Knowledge Management System & TechnologyElijah Ezendu
Knowledge management systems (KMS) aim to support knowledge generation, codification, and transfer in organizations. Various technologies can provide value-adding capabilities to boost and entrench knowledge management, including information technology, communication technology, and media technology. While information technology alone is not knowledge management, different technologies can fulfill deliverables that support knowledge management processes within an organization. Properly identifying an organization's required and applicable knowledge management activities facilitates effective mapping of knowledge management processes, which then determines a fitting knowledge management system.
Joe Hessmiller presented on knowledge management. The presentation covered the basics of knowledge management including definitions, value, history and lessons learned. It discussed common mistakes made in KM projects and emphasized that KM is about people, not technology. The presentation also provided overviews of wiki software, leading KM products, and recommendations for implementing KM, including emphasizing human aspects over control and best practices.
This document discusses knowledge management practices at Siemens. It describes how Siemens initially implemented knowledge management informally through communities of practice before establishing a formal organizational unit and developing ShareNet, a global knowledge sharing platform. ShareNet allows employees to access knowledge bases, participate in online discussions, and address urgent requests. While establishing these new systems faced resistance, Siemens addressed change management through training and by linking knowledge sharing to employee incentives and compensation. The outcomes of Siemens' knowledge management initiatives include improved products, customer intimacy, and operational excellence.
The document provides an overview of knowledge management (KM), including definitions, key concepts, and challenges. It discusses KM as capturing and using a firm's collective expertise, with the goal of viewing all processes as knowledge processes. The ideal KM organization exchanges knowledge across areas using technology and processes. Challenges include explaining KM benefits, evaluating core knowledge, and addressing collaboration. KM goes through a life cycle of capturing, organizing, refining, and transferring knowledge.
The document discusses knowledge management implementation considerations at Andersen Consulting. It defines knowledge management and provides Andersen Consulting's definition. It outlines why knowledge management is important, noting a study that found Fortune 500 companies would lose $12 billion in 1999 due to knowledge management inefficiencies. The document discusses Andersen Consulting's investment in knowledge management, including its people, processes, technology and use of Lotus Notes. It identifies critical success factors for knowledge management as having the right strategy, people, processes and technology.
This document provides an overview of the Center for Innovation Management Studies (CIMS), a global research center focused on innovation management. Some key points:
- CIMS was founded in 1984 and is based at NC State University. It includes around 100 subject matter experts and conducts research to develop tools and frameworks to help companies better manage innovation.
- CIMS' main framework is the Innovation Management Maturity Assessment (IMMA), which assesses companies' innovation management capabilities across 5 levels of maturity. It addresses areas like idea management, organization/culture, and more.
- CIMS has worked with over 70 companies using the IMMA. It provides a "heat map" output to visualize strengths and weaknesses.
Knowledge management (KM) involves identifying, creating, distributing, and adopting insights and experiences within an organization. Effective KM improves information flow, makes information available when and where needed, and uses information to add business value. The two main KM strategies that work are better sharing existing knowledge to avoid duplication, such as through intranets and expertise directories, and creating new knowledge and converting it into products, services, or processes to enable large leaps in innovation. Leading successful KM requires establishing urgency, developing a clear vision, communicating that vision, empowering employees, and anchoring changes in the organizational culture.
This document discusses knowledge management (KM), including its objectives, definitions, origins, and key aspects. KM aims to capture both explicit and tacit knowledge within an organization to enable faster processes, quicker responses to customers, and innovation. It involves identifying, capturing, sharing, and evaluating a company's information assets. While technology plays a role, KM is primarily about mapping knowledge-related processes and exploiting knowledge databases. It emerged due to increased globalization, downsizing, and the rising importance of knowledge in business. The key is creating a knowledge-oriented culture and balancing people, processes, and technology.
This document provides an overview of knowledge management. It defines tacit and explicit knowledge and explains how the modern economy relies on knowledge as a key resource. Effective knowledge management requires capturing both types of knowledge, facilitating sharing across an organization, and leveraging technological tools. It also discusses the importance of organizational culture, leadership support, and managing changes required for successful knowledge management programs.
The document summarizes 10 principles of knowledge management according to Thomas Hayes "Tom" Devenport Jr., an expert in knowledge management. The principles are: 1) Knowledge management is expensive but requires investment; 2) Effective KM requires hybrid human-technology solutions; 3) KM is highly political; 4) KM requires knowledge managers; 5) KM benefits from markets over hierarchies; 6) Sharing knowledge is unnatural; 7) KM improves key processes; 8) Access is only the beginning, engagement is needed; 9) KM is ongoing; 10) KM requires addressing legal issues like intellectual property. Examples are given for each principle.
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McKinsey & Company is one of the largest management consulting firms worldwide. It provides strategic advice, support, and services to private sector and government organizations. McKinsey assists clients in reducing challenges, increasing revenue, and achieving sustainability goals. It maintains a skilled workforce through training and develops innovative solutions to improve clients' operations and management processes. Some of McKinsey's top competitors include Deloitte, PwC, BCG, and Bain & Company.
Infosys case study by Harvard for Infosys consultingAswin Roy
Infosys is an Indian multinational corporation that provides business consulting and information technology services. It has a wide range of clients across different industries and does work such as software development, independent validation services, and consulting. Infosys has a vision to be a globally respected corporation that provides best-in-class business solutions using technology. It uses strategies like expanding into new markets, moving up the value chain, and focusing on high value services to achieve its business goals.
The document summarizes a presentation about measuring the value of a knowledge management strategy at Deloitte Consulting. It discusses Deloitte's business challenges, approach to knowledge management focusing on content, culture and connectivity, and how it determines and measures value in its KM strategy, including identifying stakeholders, articulating benefits, and understanding value through a knowledge value continuum.
Presented by: John Mancini, President, AIIM
Panelists: Cengiz Satir, VP Product Management,Iron Mountain; Lubor Ptacek, Vice President of Product Marketing, OpenText; Rob Hamilton, Global Vice President and Digital Market Leader, Recall; Andrea Chiappe, Director of Innovation and Strategy, Systemware
Finance Fast and Furious for Australian SMEsTim Richardson
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We are data rich and information poor--many companies have lived through the same challenges. We used to look at data in standard form and try to justify why things did not go the way they were planned and forecasted. We performed "autopsies on dead bodies but never brought them back to life, instead of finding a remedy for cure to deal with the future!"
Now we analyze data from multiple sources, establish patterns and cross references and then work on predictable models to allow Strategic Planning with a high degree of insight and proactive priority setting.
It's a mind shift and mind-set change that has taken a hold of the company and is pervasive down to the lowest level of planning. Constant change is what challenges us to continuously question our own models and improve in order to manage our business successfully.
For more information on the Loras College 2014 Business Analytics Symposium, the Loras College MBA in Business Analytics or the Loras College Business Analytics Certificate visit www.loras.edu/mba or www.loras.edu/bigdata.
This document discusses strategies for achieving growth through a "staircase" approach with three horizons. It provides examples of how companies like Coca Cola Amatil, Disney, and SAP implemented growth strategies. The key points are:
1. Successful companies plan both short-term tactics and long-term vision within a clear strategy, taking short-term steps to build new skills and seize opportunities.
2. They assemble "platforms" of capabilities including core competencies, growth-enabling skills, privileged assets, and special relationships.
3. Leaders must concurrently manage initiatives across three horizons - extending the core business, building emerging businesses, and creating future options - to achieve sustainable growth over 10
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E-learning refers to electronic learning facilitated by web-enabled technology that allows people to learn at their own pace and place. There are two main types: synchronous training involves real-time interaction with instructors through video conferencing or chat; asynchronous training is self-paced without live instructors through online modules, videos or articles. The benefits of e-learning include just-in-time knowledge access from anywhere, reduced costs, and interactive learning, while drawbacks can include a lack of self-discipline, face-to-face interaction and flexibility.
The document describes the SCORPIO technique, which is a continuous process that companies use to review their strategies. It involves analyzing several key areas: segmentation and targeting of customer segments; understanding the needs of the customer; organizational processes and culture; customer retention; positioning and branding; the industry or market; and product or service offerings. By considering all these elements, the SCORPIO process helps structure a company's learning and craft an effective marketing strategy tailored to real-time data and customer needs.
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2. BACKGROUND & HISTORY
• John Peetz- Chief Knowledge Officer.
• John worked for improving the firms progress by implementing a
new vision for managing its internal knowledge resources.
• In 1992, ‘Knowledge Management’ had been identified as a key
component of Ernst & Young consulting corporate strategy.
• In 1997, firm made significant progress in establishing the
infrastructure and processes.
• Firm was classified as first to discover its ability to use its own
intellectual capital.
• These efforts captured the attention of Ernst & Young’s clients
3. MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
INDUSTRY
• In 1995, management consulting was estimated to be a 40 billion
dollar industry worldwide, with over half the market being in the
United States ($21 billion).
•Ernst & Young is one of the “Big Six” accounting firms which offers
management consulting services.
•Formed in 1989 with the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur
Young.
• Ernst & Young offered accounting, tax, and management consulting
services.
•Offered smart people who wee capable of tackling a wide array of
4. Exhibit 1: U.S. Management Consulting
Revenues and Growth Rate by Segment ($ in
Millions, 1995)Generalist/Strategy CPA
• McKinsey & Co. $ 720 20% • Andersen Consulting $1,272 24%
• Booz-Allen & Hamilton $ 470 30% • Ernst & Young $1,050 27%
• A T Kearney $ 370 4% • Coopers & Lybrand
Consulting
$ 691 44%
• Gemini Consulting $ 216 -17% • Arthur Andersen $ 684 36%
• Bain & Co. $ 200 33% • Deloitte & Touche $ 655 33%
• Boston Consulting
Group
$ 175 13% • KPMG Peat Marwick $ 630 54%
• Price Waterhouse $ 166 -8%
Benefits Grant Thorton $ 65 67%
• Mercer Consulting
Group
$ 613 11%
• Towers Perrin $ 604 18%
• Hewitt Associates LLC $ 425 11%
• Watson Wyatt
Worldwide
$ 389 18%
• Milliman & Robertson $ 166 15%
• The Hay Group $ 110 18%
• Sedgewick Noble $ 67 -9%
• IBM Consulting Group $ 276 39%
• American Management
Systems
$ 235 24%
• CSC Consulting Group $ 230 15%
Information Technology
5. EMERGENCE OF
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
• ‘Knowledge Management’ describe how a firm acquires, stores
and applies its own intellectual capital
• In 1990, firms started appointing CKO to design KM system by
using the collective experience and knowledge of their
employees.
• The emergence of KM was the result of the rapid development
of IT industry.
• KM has become popular in every industry(production,
manufacturing, distribution, services).
6. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN
CLASSIC STRATEGY
CONSULTANTClassic Strategy Consulting Firm(McKisney, Bains, BCG):
KM system is decentralized and their focus is on connecting people.
These firms were small and as a result consultants know each other.
They easily share their knowledge and respond quickly to request for
help from other consultant and project teams.
• Bain’s BRAVA
Provides an information system to link one consultant with another
anywhere in the world.
• McKisney & Company
Created ‘Knowledge Resource Directory’- yellow pages for firm’s topic
experts. The directory is compact and consultant can carry a copy easily
7. PROBLEM FACED BY CLASSIC
STRATEGY CONSULTANT
These were the formal and decentralized mechanism which resulted in
difficulty with rapid growth in term of increasing number of consultant and
geographical locations.
There arise an increased need to synthesize the entire firm’s wide range of
experience.
Solution:
• With the rise of IT, most of the firm have transitioned from having paper
based centralized libraries to on-line information networks.
• Utilizing technology to manage both internal and external information
flows.
Example- McKinsey, Bain having hybrid database, bulletin boards,
8. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
IN IT BASED FIRM
• Development of KM within these firms has been relatively centralized
and proactive.
• The focus of internal system was changed from ‘providing
methologies’ to ‘decision support’.
• Providing consultants with access to relevant internal and external
information to ensure they are working as efficiently as possible.
• System implemented people connection to offer assistance with insight
and intuition which are difficult to implement in formal system.
Example: Arthur Andersen, Xchange, Price Waterhouse’s Knowledge
View and Coopers Intellectual Capital System.
9. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
AT ERNST & YOUNG
PROACTIVE APPROACH:
•Managing The Development
•Capture, Storage
•Dissemination Of The Knowledge management
10. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
AT ERNST & YOUNG
IN 1980’s:
•CBT (Center For Business Transformation)
•MCIC (Managing Consulting Information Center)
11. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
AT ERNST & YOUNG
IN 1992’S:
To extend business:
•MCIC (managing consulting information consults).
•CBK (center for business knowledge).
•CBI (center for business innovation).
12.
13. ERNST & YOUNG CENTER
FOR BUSINESS
KNOWLEDGE-CBK
• It was actually developed out of the MCIC
• Based in Cleveland
• Considered the core of Ernst & Young knowledge
Management System
• Responsible for gathering and filtering the firm’s
knowledge
• 200 professionals working at CBK
14. SERVICES OF CBK
• Knowledge navigation “call center”
•Business research
•Business analysis
•Knowledgebase administration
•Coordination of the knowledge networks
•Management of relationships with external information
vendors
15. ERNST & YOUNG CENTER
FOR BUSINESS
TRANSFORMATION CBT
• It is responsible for developing the technology
•CBT employs 120 people
•It develops methods and tools used by consultants
16. ERNST & YOUNG CENTER
FOR BUSINESS INNOVATION
CBI
•Based in Boston, is a sort of ‘’think tank”
•It is designed to bridge the gap between academic
leading edge thinking and more practical application
•It employs about 30 people
•Usually five research initiatives at any given time
17. KNOWLEDGE SME
NETWORKS
•Individuals with specialty in an area band together to
form knowledge networks
•12 people in a core knowledge network
•Knowledge networks are designed by the top
management
•Networks have responsibility of identifying new topics
•Responsibilities also includes designing the training
curriculum
18.
19. THE EY/KNOWLEDGE WEB
•It is a basic interface between knowledge and
consultant
•Large document repositories(LDRs)
•Power packs
•EY/info link
20. ORGANIZATIONAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
•The culture at Ernst & Young has always been very collegial
•Historical performance evaluations were based on utilization
•Firm initiated a change in performance metrics
•Through the incorporation of these matrices and internal processes & use of
technical interference, John worked to make sharing easy
•In 1993 Phil Laskawy spearheaded a firm wide strategic innovation "Call to
action’’
•1995 Johan became Ernst & young’s first Chief Knowledge Officer.
21.
22. CONTINUED INNOVATION:
THE “ERNIE” PRODUCT LINE
•In 1996, the Entrepreneurial Consulting Division launched online
consulting service called Ernie.
•Allows businesses to access Ernst & Young’s expertise (across
its accounting, tax and consulting business lines) via website.
•Subscribers have paid 6000$ per year to post questions to the
firms expert.
•Subscribers can get an answer within 2 business days.
23. CONTINUED INNOVATION:
THE “ERNIE” PRODUCT LINE
•The clients can access to updated database of frequently
asked questions.
•Access to custom designed news clipping service.
•Business research service
•Proprietary content
•Ernst & Young is the first consulting firm to utilize internet to
distribute its services.
24. CONTINUED INNOVATION:
THE “ERNIE” PRODUCT LINE
•It brought $1 million in revenue in its first six months. The reason
behind its successfulness is:
•The service runs on auto-pilot as it directs questions to consultants
using a database of business line/process/industry experts.
•Allows Ernst & Young to serve a market segment by increasing
number of potential clients.
•Allows consultant flexibility since they can answer the questions
wherever and whenever they want.
•250 organizations have signed up for the service.
25. CURRENT CHALLENGES
1. How much should Ernst & Young continue to invest in KM?
How should it measure the value of the KM system?
• A lot of investment in knowledge management has to be made
efficient measurement system are developed and implemented
because its difficult to measure the performance of knowledge
management system.
2. Can Knowledge Management be a sustainable competitive
advantage?
• CBI(Center for Business Innovation) offers a competitive
in its ability in detecting new business concepts- it can then
26. CURRENT CHALLENGES
3. Does the corporate culture support knowledge
management? Are incentives aligned for efficient
sharing?
•Whether Ernst & Young truly has open sharing culture
is essential to the optimal operation of Knowledge
Management system.
•Current resistance may be due to client confidentiality
mistrust that their information will be used correctly.
27. CURRENT CHALLENGES
4. Is the current system overwhelming? In what direction
should the system evolve overtime?
Consultants are overwhelmed with firms KM system given the
large number of databases available
consultants needs should be anticipated.
The system should deliver the information to consultants
before they know they need it.
Consultants must receive customized context- based
information.
28. CURRENT CHALLENGES
5) How to leverage Ernst & Young’s expertise in building KM
system?
Unique expertise must be provided that could be leveraged in other
industries.
6) How to achieve worldwide coordination of Ernst & Young’s KM?
As the firm grew global, the international practice needs to be
integrated in firms’ knowledge.
7) Looking Ahead… Global State ’02
In 1996, Young & Ernst developed its next generation strategy
known as “Global State ‘02”. The theme of this strategy is no
boundaries and idea is to expand the firm’s scope beyond