>***********************apologies for cross posting*************************** >New Course: >SOFTWARE FOR KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT >DATE 12.05.99 > >INTRODUCTION: >This day is designed as an interactive discussion of the technical options >available to assist the implementation of knowledge management initiatives. >It focuses on different approaches, what software is relevant or appropriate >and ways of seeing past the hype. The day offers opportunities to increase >skills in software selection and develop your knowledge of an expanding and >fragmented field through dialogue with your peers. > >COURSE OBJECTIVES: >*Ensure information need and not technology drives your strategy >*Provide a clear overview of the types of software available >*Offer a structure for integrating different solutions >*Identify the major vendor offerings >*Prioritise specification and selection criteria >*Provide opportunities to learn from your peers > >COURSE LEADER: PETER KIBBY > >PROGRAMME: > >09.30 Registration and coffee > >09.45 Introduction > >10.00 Software procurement essentials - the basics > Strategy and objectives; cost benefits; assessments; contracts and >licences > >10.45 Coffee > >11.00 Specifying for KM requirements > Platform issues; communication; storage and control; retrieval and >navigation; > workflow > >12.30 Lunch > >13.30 Supplier presentations > A chance to review current applications > >14.30 KM application components - 1 > Communications; Internet and Intranet platform technologies; databases, > retrieval and filtering > >15.00 Tea > >15.00 KM application components - 2 > Document management; whole KM packages; Is any package on its own the > answer? > >15.45 Staying current > Understanding change; Internet sources; print > >16.15 Summary > >16.30 Close > > >COURSE FEE: >£260 + VAT (£305.50) includes buffet lunch and refreshments. Please make >cheques payable to TFPL Ltd. For further information and to reserve a place >please see below. > >____________________________________________________________________ >Sian Chalke, Events Executive - Professional Development Division >Email [log in to unmask] Web http://www.tfpl.com >TFPL Ltd >17-18 Britton Street, London EC1M 5TL >Tel +44 171 251 5522 Fax +44 171 490 4984 > >In USA: TFPL Inc., 55 Broad Street, #20c New York, NY10004 >Tel +1 212 269 4666 Fax +1 212 269 2777 > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%