An impressive collection of the latest cutting-edge work in the dynamic field of intellectual capital. Experts from around the world discuss the current state of affairs from a variety of perspectives, providing a cross-disciplinary view of the field. All contributors presented their research at the top global conference in this field - the World Congress on Intellectual Capital. The underlying theme of the book is to explain how an organization can identify, measure, manage, leverage and act upon its collective intelligence towards the pursuit of sustainable innovation. The book is divided into three main parts which first establish a foundation of literature, then examine various measurement approaches and finally conclude with a variety of applications."This collection of papers from the conference is special for its seminal research, strategic visions, and thought-provoking discussions. Make sure this book has a place in your library!"Dr. Jac Fitz-enz, Founder and Chairman, Saratoga InstituteHighly-regarded international contributors present cutting-edge research from the world's largest conference in the field of intellectual capitalExplains how an organization can identify, measure, manage, leverage and act upon its collective intelligence to achieve sustainable innovationCombines the scholarly review and practitioner synthesis of intellectual capital and knowledge management

A good review of the state of the art
This collection of readings brings together experts from around the world in the fields of intellectual capital and knowledge management to discuss the latest research and practice. The standard of the papers is very high and there is a good balance between theory, research and practice.

A popular conceptualisation of intellectual capital is that it has three components: human capital, structural capital and relational capital, as described in Nick Bontis' literature review. This conceptualization is extended in the chapter that describes competitive capital as a potential fourth pillar of intellectual capital. Practitioners will be interested in the measures that have been developed in relation to learning capacity and knowledge management orientation. Similarly, the chapters which discuss intellectual capital reporting (Development and Implementation of an Intellectual Capital Report; Understanding Intellectual Capital Statements; Measuring and Reporting Intellectual Capital in European Pioneering Firms; Intellectual Capital Disclosures in Swedish Annual Reports) will be of interest to managers attempting to identify, understand, describe, and account for intellectual capital in their organizations.

This book provides a really good overview and state-of-the art in relation to intellectual capital, particularly in relation to measurement methods, and intellectual capital reporting in organizations, and this compilation is a must-read for academics and practitioners alike.