Knowledge Management: An Effort to Keep Pace with Information

Abstract

In a network centric environment, a multitude of platforms and communication systems will be linked to provide all levels of command with near real-time data to feed their decision-making cycles. The ability to cope with this abundance of information will depend on the organization's ability to adapt and learn faster than the enemy. To aid this accelerated learning process, knowledge management (KM) allows for the capture and exchange of experiences and lessons learned. The Joint Commanders and their organizations must leverage KM resources to allow for the efficient transfer of knowledge. The process of capturing the elusive tacit knowledge an individual possesses is highly social and relies on an understanding by the commander to create a culture for collaboration. This paper explores the role of an operational commander in optimizing the use of knowledge management resources to increase learning now and create a knowledge-base for the future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 04, 2009
Accession Number
ADA502963

Entities

People

  • Darryl B. Martin

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Systems
  • Data Links
  • Department Of Defense
  • Digital Media
  • Doctrine
  • Environment
  • Information Systems
  • Instructors
  • Knowledge Management
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Operations
  • Organizational Structure
  • United States
  • United States Central Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Word Processors

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design