As one of the titles in APQC's Passport to Success series, this book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the components of a successful knowledge management program. Based on years of research examining leading-edge organizations--and supported by examples of best practices and tips from actual practitioners--this book will guide readers through their own knowledge management endeavors. It provides mechanisms to gauge current status, understand the components of a successful knowledge management initiative, and determine how to proceed.

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An Approachable Introduction
This guidebook defines many of the terms surrounding knowledge management and then outlines the major strategies that companies use when describing themselves as a "learning organization." I found the reader assessment helpful. With a discussion of the core components (the value proposition, culture, structure, roles, IT, approaches, and measurement), it's also useful in quickly educating coworkers on the potential value of KM.