It's Not Happening Without Structure

Without structure to my work pushing towards meaningful and fulfilling Knowledge Management initiatives is not going to happen. Hours spent researching strategies and the background information to execute the strategy will not make a bit of difference without the discipline and personal management structure to execute the plan.

I think this in a way is analogous to knowledge acquisition. Self-regulation has long been thought by educators to influence the level of learning a student acquires. Creating a platform and system to complete tasks and monitor behaviors is a core component of creating order out of seemingly disarray. Self regulation is what keeps people from
drowning in the stream of data that chatacterizes our world. I am looking for ideas to improve my organization skills..

-How do you stay organized?

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Courage to Change

I can't forget a big part of knowledge attainment is courage. I am beginning to learn that groundbreaking learning comes with an emotional price. Innovation and wisdom challenges people to step into unknown areas. I am finding out that this can be both scary and exhilarating at the same time.

I have a deeper appreciation for those ground breaking thinkers that had the audacity to believe that the non existent was possible. Learning and growing must eventually tread upon emotional terrain.

Our ideals, paradigms or views of the world reside at this deeper level. These constructs are the source from which behavior flows.

Change these and you change your world. When expanding ,growing and innovating I must expect and be prepared for the emotional rush. Learning is not a purely intellectual exercise.

I am interested to know:

-What experience have you had the challenged you both intellectually and emotionally?

-How did you handle it?

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Emotions the Key to Success

Many times what can keep us from change is not lack of knowledge or vision, but rather an emotional response that tells us to turn back.

Learning and growth is a matter of the heart just as much as it is the mind. The concept of emotional intelligence deals with this reality extensively. Robert Cooper defines EI as a source of energy, information, creativity, trust and connection.

-How are you using emotions to stay focused on your goals?

- How have emotions derailed you from goal attainment in the past?

-What have you done to correct this?

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Time and Money

Time and money are two resources which can make or break you. They must be managed well. Without awareness in these spots it is difficult to summon the strength necessary to create change and push innovation.

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Learning is Emotional

Robert Cooper states that emotional intelligence is a source of energy, information, creativity, trust and connection.
Qualities that lend themselves to knowledge creation. Tacit knowledge is knowledge that we carry around within us. Our subjective realities are the wellspring through which insight flows. The best practices and insights that allow us to be experts in what we do. Emotional intelligence is a way that we can tap into that reservoir.
The more aware we are of our internal states the more knowledge we have access to.

Learning is an emotional activity. Emotions are information and creativity. Emotions can either impede or empower the learning process.

-What goals do you have that you have a deep connection to?

-How has this helped or hurt you?

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Vision Clarity

I have been thinking about the power of a clearly defined goal or an ideal end state. The importance of this is that a compelling vision helps to establish the blueprint for goal attainment.

I have realized that a vision can help me stay true to personal my personal principles.In matters of innovation principles set the stage for discernment and strategy.

Those who believe enough can innovate. No road maps exists for the trail blazing idea. Believing in the unseen reality of an idea will fortify efforts that make it a reality.

Clarity does not just happen, I believe that it takes constant pondering, learning and reflection to make things happen.

~What is it that you visualize about?

~How has this transformed your life?

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Small Scale Planning and Action Plans - Time Management Training from MindTools.com

Small Scale Planning and Action Plans - Time Management Training from MindTools.com

Basics of Action Planning (as part of strategic planning)

Basics of Action Planning (as part of strategic planning)

Information Use

The more malleable the information source, the more apt it is to be used in the informal context of a person's life.

- Is this assumption correct?
-What contingencies must be considered?

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Changing the Quality of Mind Through Yoga

"Our aim in practiciting yoga is to bring about a change in the quality of the mind so that we can perceive more from the purusa (pure awareness). Yoga attempts to influence the mind in such a way that it is possible for our purusa to operate without hinderances".

-Desikachar 

 New Beginnings as a Knowledge Manager
 

I am beginning my stint as a professional within the field of knowledge management. This area is an exciting and expansive one, because knowledge management permeates through ever facet of human life. Whatever activity or behavior a person engages in , something new has been learned. To me knowledge management involves the process of capturing this knowledge, making it available for others to use, learn and grow from.

The creating, sharing and application of knowledge is in my opinion not a phenomena that can be initiated simply by putting in place technological modalities. A KM strategy will have to grow organically within an organization. The manner in which people think and how they operate will need to be taken into consideration  when initiating a strategy.

I look at knowledge management as a cultural movement, a shift that encourages people to share and contribute their knowledge to others. This is not something that happens automatically skills regarding critical thinking and self-direction should be developed and refined like any other skill in order for people to be effective. The skills of self-regulation and critical thinking are necessary in order for people to function fully within a KM paradigm.


The benefits of encouraging the development of a KM system in my opinion far outweigh the expense and effort required. Managing the knowledge within an organization helps the enterprise develop reflective practitioners capable of critical thought. This is an essential prerequisite for organizational innovation. Innovation is a matter of cultural awareness, something to be nurtured in the hearts and minds of people. Knowledge management strategies should help to create this shift in cultural perspective that can act as a catalyst for the creation, sharing and application of knowledge.

Expand Your Mind and Skill Set

To the man who only has a hammer, everything he encounters begins to look like a nail.

Maslow

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Simplicity

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.
-Einstein

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Step Into The Unknown

When you get to the end of all the light that you know and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: either you will be given something solid to stand on or you will be taught how to fly.

-Edward Teller

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Social Media Revolution 2 (Refresh)

Authors@Google: Don Tapscott

Now

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.

-Buddha

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Everything Is A Learning Experience

“If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.” ~ Pema Chodron

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Winners and Losers

Winners lose much more often than losers. So if you keep losing but you’re still trying, keep it up! You’re right on track.

Matthew Keith Groves

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Andrew McAfee - What is Web/Enterprise 2.0