Alex Bennet's thesis got me wondering if KM thought leaders were any different from those in other domains?
- Are not all thought leaders passionate about their subject?
- Do thought leaders all aspire to the gaia? - a purpose higher than self
- Does recognition alter leader beliefs?
- Is the domain always a magnet? - promoting greater good
Query her selection and sampling, but this thesis clearly breaks new ground looking at KM as a cognitive movement.
Alex selected her thought leaders as follows:
"KM thought leaders are defined as those individuals (a) whose focus has
been in the area of knowledge management for several years and continues in
this or a related field, (b) who have published or edited books or multiple
articles in the field, (c) who have developed and taught academic or
certification courses in the area of KM, and (d) who have spoken about KM at
multiple symposia and conferences."
Perhaps it is in the framing of the questions or the context of the interviews?, but the respondents all seem to share a very positive view of KM. Leaves me wondering if these KM thought leaders are going down one path and the rest of the world has taken a different turn?
Thoughts?
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