The Knowledge ENGINE HOW TO CREATE FAST CYCLES OF KNOWLEDGE TO PERFORMANCE AND PERFORMANCE TO KNOWLEDGE

• Main Authors: Baird, Lloyd (Author), Henderson, John C. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: San Francisco Berrett-Koehler 2001
• Edition: 1st ed
• Subjects: Performance > Management; Knowledge management
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• Physical Description: x, 146 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 157675104X

The new economy moves with lightning speed. Those who would lead no longer have the luxury of analyzing, planning, then implementing. They must plan and implement simultaneously. Learning and performance must be integrated into a continuous cycle: knowledge must be captured from performance as it is happening and used to improve the next round of performance. In their new book, Lloyd Baird and John Henderson show how to produce knowledge as part of the work process and quickly apply that learning back to performance to create a "knowledge engine" that drives ongoing performance improvement and adds value in every area of the organization. Built on five years of research and application in leading corporations, The Knowledge Engine details a five-step knowledge-performance cycle, explaining how to: Focus on exactly what is necessary to drive performance and create competitive advantage Acquire knowledge you can use as you go, performing and learning simultaneously Structure learning so that it can be shared and benefit the entire organization Target knowledge so that the organization applies it when and where it is really needed Reflect on the big picture the new knowledge presents, consolidate it, and identify new areas of focus