What Happens When Knowledge Becomes Invisible?

When knowledge becomes invisible, it doesn’t vanish — it simply stops creating value. Across industries, organizations are generating more knowledge than ever before. Yet paradoxically, they’re facing a growing challenge: they can’t find it, access it, or use it when it matters most. This phenomenon is what we call invisible knowledge — the information that … Read more

Making the Business Case for Knowledge Management Investment

Despite decades of proven benefits, knowledge management (KM) remains one of the most underfunded areas in corporate strategy. Why? One key reason is the persistent failure to articulate KM’s business value in a way that resonates with executive decision-makers. In organizations where Knowledge Management initiatives struggle to gain traction, the issue is rarely the concept … Read more

Why Knowledge Management Gets Ignored and Underfunded

If you’ve worked in knowledge management for any length of time, you’ve probably asked yourself this question:Why is something so strategically valuable still so frequently overlooked when budgets are allocated? It’s not just a funding issue. It’s a positioning issue, a visibility issue, and at times, a perception issue. Knowledge management (KM) sits at the … Read more

10 Best Free Knowledge Management Tools and Software for 2025

Finding the right knowledge management system doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. In fact, many powerful platforms are available completely free — making it easier for startups, small teams, and nonprofits to organize, share, and retrieve knowledge effectively. This guide explores the top free knowledge management tools for 2025, evaluating their features, … Read more

Knowledge Management Magic Quadrant Explained: What It Means and Why It Matters in 2025

The enterprise landscape is rapidly evolving, and so is the need for intelligent, scalable knowledge management solutions. With hundreds of platforms on the market, decision-makers are looking for credible frameworks to guide software selection. One of the most authoritative among them is Gartner’s Knowledge Management Magic Quadrant. This article breaks down what the Magic Quadrant … Read more