Being Social With Knowledge Management
Knowledge management (KM) is an emerging science being applied in many organizations, including government and military across the globe. At the core of KM lies one simple continuous process: Connect, Collect, Store, Reuse and Learn, which starts with the sharing of what we know. Stating KM is an emerging Science is a misnomer in that KM has been around in its simplest form; sharing of knowledge through story telling for ages. From early man to the Egyptians, through generations of families, sharing of knowledge through storytelling, writings, and drawings present the early glimpses of knowledge management.
At present social media is a leading form of knowledge sharing, however it can never replace what you will gain through face to face meeting whether in person or through video conferencing. However, social media touches our lives every day and gives us all a share in the voice of our humanity. This power to share must be handled with a sense of privilege and responsibility. From a negative perspective we have seen more and more often; our tweets, Facebook postings, YouTube Videos, and blogging has cause loss of jobs, lawsuits, and some cases public outrage. However, the positive aspects of increase awareness, promoting ideas, launching careers, entertaining, bringing people together for a cause, and fostering innovation outweigh the negative impacts of social media and it is these aspects I hope continue to draw us into this medium.
When it comes to engaging with social media the KM knowledge sharing process of Connect, Collect, Store, Reuse and Learn take on the following aspects:
Connect – Identifying and connecting (interacting) with friends, associates, and other professionals (i.e., via twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn);
Collect – gathering what you are receiving (text, video, pictures, etc.) from engaging with your associates during the connecting time;
Store – Catalog, Classify, & Record on your twitter page, Facebook page, LinkedIn, etc what you have collected (allows us to retrieved and leveraged for future use);
Reuse – Leverage the knowledge that has been stored and applying it, adding our experiences to what we have gathered and Learn enables situational understanding and application along with perhaps improve decision-making and innovation (at a higher level).
We all have the power to share through social media, so let’s use our power wisely by fostering the positive aspects social media can bring. I believe that this is only the beginning of being social and letting the world know what we are thinking!
Impress Your Future Employer With Knowledge Acquired From Project Management Training
On your next job interview, impress potential employers with a PMP certification. With the knowledge you acquire from project management training, you become eligible for spearheading projects as well as executive-level positions in established companies.
Before you become a certified PMP, it is recommended that you first undergo training and enroll in programs that offer quality project management courses. These equip you with methods, techniques, and tools that help you complete projects effectively, and some of these include real-world scenarios in class discussions. Compared to other teaching methods, the use of actual case studies in class is more relevant and can easily be applied on the job.
As you work towards your PMP certification, you begin to enhance not only your project management skills, but also your marketability. A professional certification will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to excel in your chosen company. These will make you more effective, and thus, a valuable asset to employers.
With project management training, you also get a better chance at passing the PMP exam and obtaining a PMP certification, which is a great advantage if you wish to get promoted or hired by prestigious firms. Thanks to the skills and knowledge you have acquired in training, you become responsible for managing projects from inception to delivery. As a certified PMP, you can easily anticipate and solve various problems that come your way when handling actual projects. These qualities are what employers seek to have in their staff.
By meeting and even exceeding the requirements and standards imposed by your PMP certification test, your become equipped to prove that you have the skills and knowledge necessary to execute projects effectively, on time, and within budget. Because of the rigorous and comprehensive nature of PMP certification testing standards, this certification has become the project management industry’s most recognized and respected credential.
Obtaining a PMP certification is an important asset today, due to the very competitive nature of most corporate environments. With the increasing rate of unemployment in the country, as seen in the results of the latest studies made by the Department of Labor, it is vital that you stand out from all the other applicants.