Knowledge Management as Practice: Why Strategy Succeeds or Fails in Real Organizations

At a certain level of maturity, knowledge management stops being a question of tools or even strategy. It becomes a question of practice. Most senior KM professionals reach this realization after years of effort. Frameworks are in place. Governance exists. Platforms are funded. And yet, something still feels fragile. Knowledge flows unevenly. Some communities thrive … Read more

How to Build a Knowledge Management Strategy That Actually Gets Used

Most knowledge management strategies do not fail because they are poorly designed. They fail because they never become part of how people actually work. On paper, many KM strategies look solid. They reference best practices, align with business objectives, and are supported by modern platforms. Yet months later, adoption is low. Contributions are sporadic. Leaders … Read more

Implementing the Knowledge Café at the NATIONAL IRAN GAS COMPANY (NIGC): An Experiential Approach to Interactive Knowledge Management

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, organizations face immense pressures from rapid technological advances and operational complexities to global competition and evolving customer expectations. In such a context, knowledge management has emerged as a critical strategic enabler. Knowledge is no longer just a by-product of operations; it is a vital resource that drives decision-making, … Read more

When Culture Leads: The Hidden Force Behind Knowledge Management

Organizational culture is the invisible air that every organization breathes—unseen, yet it influences everything. It shapes how employees think, decide, and act. That’s why when we talk about knowledge management (KM), we cannot overlook the critical role of culture. Culture can either serve as a launchpad for KM or stand as a solid wall against … Read more

Turning Ugly Ducklings into Knowledge Champions

In every organization striving to implement Knowledge Management (KM), one role stands above all others — the Knowledge Ambassadors. They are the living bridge between KM strategies and the daily realities of the workplace. Without their active presence, knowledge management initiatives remain short-lived projects that rarely reach the operational layers of the organization. However, the … Read more