by Ashley Irving Follow @ashleyidesignOctober 8, 2016 Your boss sent you an email; she wants you to write an article about the newest CRM platform inside sales is using. The problem: you’re not a techie. Another problem: you’re not in sales. What would you do? Google? Wikipedia? Burn the midnight oil and send the article … Continue reading 3 Ways to Squeeze Expert Knowledge Out of Your Coworkers
by Will Humphries July 15, 2016 Follow @JustCallMeWillJuly 15, 2016 A lot of sales organizations place emphasis on research to gain product knowledge. And rightly so. You need to understand the benefits your solutions offer to sell effectively. However, equally important to communicating value is awareness of the specific needs, motives and concerns of your … Continue reading Connecting Product Knowledge to Target Markets
by Caitlin Zucal July 8, 2016 Follow @Caitlin_ZucalJuly 8, 2016 Knowledge hoarding isn’t the only obstacle organizations face. Knowledge loss is another common challenge organizations face today, especially as baby boomers begin to phase out of the workforce. What happens to an organization when its most experienced and knowledgeable employees leave the company? What exactly … Continue reading How to Fight Knowledge Flight
by Chitraparna Sinha July 1, 2016 Follow @chitraparnaJuly 1, 2016 According to the GEM Global Report, 3 businesses are launched every second! Unbelievable? Check out the visualization of startup births and death in “real-time’ here. The numbers are unbelievable and staggering. With the rising number of startup ventures, formulating and executing effective social media exposure … Continue reading Social Media for Startups: Competition, Knowledge and Budget
by Caitlin Zucal June 30, 2016 Follow @Caitlin_ZucalJune 30, 2016 “Thank you for your email – I am currently out of the office and will respond upon my return.” This familiar message is popping up in our inboxes more frequently. It’s summertime and most people are busy planning vacations to the beach, the mountains, or … Continue reading Don’t Let Your Employee’s Knowledge Go On Vacation
by Caitlin Zucal June 26, 2016 Follow @Caitlin_ZucalJune 26, 2016 Millennials grew up in a digital era with countless resources at their fingertips. This access to infinite amounts of information has created a new breed of employee – one possessing a strong entrepreneurial mindset, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire for personal growth. However, … Continue reading Millennials in the Workplace: Managing a New Generation of Knowledge Worker
by Caitlin Zucal June 13, 2016 Follow @Caitlin_ZucalJune 13, 2016 In the business world, things tend to come and go. There are trends, which ebb and flow fairly quickly and there are practices, which usually have more staying power, until there is some form of evidence to demonstrate value in revamping the practice. When it … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Supply-Side Knowledge Management is Outdated
by Caitlin Zucal June 8, 2016 Follow @Caitlin_ZucalJune 8, 2016 Knowledge management (KM) enables organizations to increase their chance of success by facilitating team collaboration, building a culture of learning, and driving innovation. Further, it can reduce an organization’s exposure to risk and prevent knowledge loss. However, many companies still doubt the importance of KM … Continue reading 5 Knowledge Management Myths Debunked
by Caitlin Zucal May 23, 2016 Follow @Caitlin_ZucalMay 23, 2016 Knowledge management tools have existed for quite some time. From the simple act of documentation, to indexed systems and databases, we’ve created more and more ways to smoothly and efficiently manage knowledge to increase accessibility and recall. Today, however, the knowledge management community exists mostly … Continue reading The Downfalls of Poor Knowledge Management
by Caitlin Zucal April 5, 2016 Follow @Caitlin_ZucalApril 5, 2016 From physical workspace (remote vs. open office plans) to shared values and goals, your workplace is probably comprised of some competing ideologies. Many companies look to innovation, transparency, and collaboration to drive company growth. One tenet that often is over-looked is the importance of knowledge … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Knowledge Sharing is Good for Company Culture
