Posted by Robert Benjamin on May 10, 2000 at 07:37:56:

In Reply to: The power of knowledge vs. the knowledge of power. posted by Ron C. de Weijze on May 09, 2000 at 12:05:24:

Hi Ron

I like what you are saying. My take on it would be to found the mechanism to let those people who appreciate the role and value of KM to naturally develop within the boundaries of a community of interest, and to take leadership roles in driving small initiatives, which would benefit communities of interest/business areas other than KM.

In this context, there can be no official KM position, no offical membership, and no official benefits and rewards for associating with this community of interest. Benefits and rewards should be associated with the value delivered to the organization and the bottom line.

Such an arrangement does not offer protection but rather increased responsibility without pay (initially). It doesn't offer identity but rather an opportunity to have a positive impact in the organizational success.

It offers integration in that one should be able to relate more strongly to the life and issues of the organization. It offers emotional security in knowing that you are a small part of the large sum of the organization, and optimizing oneself as that small part.

It offers satisfaction in being able to outperform one's own mental limitations. It offers growth by changing the way one thinks and by expanding the worldviews we hold to. It offers fun in a usually productionist work environment. As an outcome, it may offer motivation, and eventually innovation. Hey! One may even expand one's circle of friends in the process and establish supportive networks!

The benefits could well be intangible, but competitively more critical than the tangible ones. I believe by vesting oneself in KM principles, one is investing in oneself.

Regards

Robert

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