Knowledge Mapping....the Next Step 9 March 2005, at Aslib in London Why you should attend: Knowledge Mapping is emerging as one of the key elements of many Knowledge Management initiatives. Library and information professionals have an important part to play - and in some instances will be expected to take the lead role. This one-day seminar will clarify this complex subject and provide clear guidelines on how to proceed. Programme Features: - Knowledge Management and business excellence - the business excellence model - concepts and semantics of KM - ten key factors in developing a Knowledge Management programme - Preparing the ground for Knowledge Mapping - establishing project purpose and requirements - matching concepts with reality and managing expectations - defining the scope and scale of a Knowledge Mapping project - preparing an implementation programme and suitable project brief - Tools and techniques - audit, analysis and synthesis - process based knowledge maps - practical examples of tools and techniques for mapping knowledge...and how these tools are being used - Guidelines and checklists for project implementation - information-gathering techniques - domains of activity and project checklists - management roles and suggested project management timetable - Interactive sessions and useful references Delegates will be invited to participate in discussion throughout the seminar. By the end of the day, delegates will have: - an appreciation of the role of Knowledge Mapping within a Knowledge Management programme - an awareness of the issues involved in setting up a Knowledge Mapping project - an understanding of some of the skills, tools and techniques applicable to Knowledge Mapping - the ability to implement a Knowledge Mapping project Seminar Fee: 260 GBP plus VAT (Aslib Corporate Members); 325 GBP plus VAT (Non Members) If you book on this and Aslib's Knowledge Management course (www.aslib.com/training/3/01.html), you'll receive a 100GBP discount! For more information on Aslib's Training events, please visit www.aslib.com/training. Nicole Adamides, ASLIB Training The Holywell Centre, 1 Phipp Street, London, EC2A 4PS Tel: 020 7613 3031 Fax: 020 7613 5080 www.aslib.com/training Email: [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ It's fast, it's easy and it's free. Get MSN Messenger today! http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger