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In the six months since the KMForum Conference Center (KMFCC) opened it doors, over 1,300 professionals, students, and researchers, just like yourself, have become registered users. And the numbers of new registrations continues to set new records. Clearly there is something happening here.
The KMFCC was first envisioned as a facility to host specialized events and discussions on topics of importance to the knowledge professions. While there are two events in the pre-registration phase, little has been done to advertise the presence of the KMFCC. The KMFCC didn't come looking for you, you came looking for us.
Those of you who have chosen to register were clearly looking for something unique. For some, it may be the discussions. For others, perhaps it was help with a research project or to share your experiences with others. And while some of this is happening, I believe that we can do more.
For the last nine years, as the Founder of the KMForum, and now the host of the KMFCC, I have been the one to set the direction, to provide the infrastructure, and to serve as both champion and cheerleader. But with the number of people turning to the KMFCC, it is time for me to share these roles.
Therefore I am calling on those of you with a serious interest in expanding the mission and role of the KMFCC to step forward and take a leadership role in this community. Rather than listing a number things that need to be done and asking for volunteers, I am leaving it up to you to tell me what you would be willing to do to personally help move the KMFCC forward.
As a first step in this process, I'm asking those with serious interest to write to me directly, tell me a bit about yourself, and what you have in mind. If you just want to give me a general idea, that would be fine. It you want to develop a full formal proposal, you're more than welcome to do so. It's up to you. This is not a job interview. There are no paid positions either within the KMForum nor the KMFCC. What I need to know is what you, as a member of this community, are willing to do in service of the knowledge professions.
This is an open call for interest and there are no deadlines for submission. However, I would like to move forward quickly. Therefore, if you are ready to step forward, I would encourage to contact me as soon as possible so we can get together and start discussing your ideas.
Please send your responses to:
Proposals@km-forum.org
Brian (Bo) Newman
Founder, Executive Director
KMForum.org and the KMFCC
Wednesday, October 01, 2003
Announcing --- The Knowledge Perpetuation and Stewardship Community of Practice
Knowledge loss is one of the more common issues facing mankind. We no longer "know", for example, how to build a Saturn V rocket. Indigenous societies and cultures are also at risk. And in some cases, entire languages have been lost.
Originally planned as an invitation only conference, The KMForum has decided instead to launch an online community to articulate the issues associated with Knowledge Perpetuation and outline methods which can be used to support long-term Knowledge Stewardship - steps which can be taken, today, to help ensure that useful knowledge is perpetuated.
To join this community of practice you need only do two things. First, if you have not already done so, complete the KMForum Conference Center user registration.
Second, on the Conference Center Web site, follow the link to Sign Up for Special Registered Activities and the Knowledge Perpetuation and Stewardship Community. Then, complete and submit the Registration Form.
Knowledge loss is one of the more common issues facing mankind. We no longer "know", for example, how to build a Saturn V rocket. Indigenous societies and cultures are also at risk. And in some cases, entire languages have been lost.
Originally planned as an invitation only conference, The KMForum has decided instead to launch an online community to articulate the issues associated with Knowledge Perpetuation and outline methods which can be used to support long-term Knowledge Stewardship - steps which can be taken, today, to help ensure that useful knowledge is perpetuated.
To join this community of practice you need only do two things. First, if you have not already done so, complete the KMForum Conference Center user registration.
Second, on the Conference Center Web site, follow the link to Sign Up for Special Registered Activities and the Knowledge Perpetuation and Stewardship Community. Then, complete and submit the Registration Form.
Self-registered users can now edit your Personal Profile.
Those who would like to update their personal profile can now do so by clicking on My Controls. Please note that not all of the listed options are available to all users, some have been reserved for members of the KMFCC Staff and Members of the KMForum.
The KMFCC Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 2003
Those who would like to update their personal profile can now do so by clicking on My Controls. Please note that not all of the listed options are available to all users, some have been reserved for members of the KMFCC Staff and Members of the KMForum.
The KMFCC Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 2003
The KMFCC is growing and new features are on the way.
In just the first 20 days, over 200 people have become KMFCC registered users and several events are already in the planning process. To support these new activities, we are already planning to add a number of new collaborative features. Among the first of these will be things like Wiki pages as collaborative work spaces, and -- as you see here -- blogs (with thanks to the good folks at Google and Blogger).
We are also looking at ways to continue to enhance the features and user experience of the underlying Invision Power Board system provided by Invision Power Services. Among these are changes to the basic skins to improve navigation, and the over-all user experience.
To support this growth, the KMFCC Support Team is going to need to grow as well. If you are interested in contributing some of your time and expertise in support of the KMFCC, please contact the Conference Center Administrator, let us know a bit about yourself, and how you would like help. We are especially interested in hearing from those with technical experience with Invision's Power Board.
Please note: KMFCC Support Team members are unpaid volunteers providing their time and services solely based on their desire to support the goals and mission of the KMForum and the KMForum Conference Center (KMFCC). For more information, please contact the Conference Center Administrator.
Wednesday, September 17, 2003
In just the first 20 days, over 200 people have become KMFCC registered users and several events are already in the planning process. To support these new activities, we are already planning to add a number of new collaborative features. Among the first of these will be things like Wiki pages as collaborative work spaces, and -- as you see here -- blogs (with thanks to the good folks at Google and Blogger).
We are also looking at ways to continue to enhance the features and user experience of the underlying Invision Power Board system provided by Invision Power Services. Among these are changes to the basic skins to improve navigation, and the over-all user experience.
To support this growth, the KMFCC Support Team is going to need to grow as well. If you are interested in contributing some of your time and expertise in support of the KMFCC, please contact the Conference Center Administrator, let us know a bit about yourself, and how you would like help. We are especially interested in hearing from those with technical experience with Invision's Power Board.
Please note: KMFCC Support Team members are unpaid volunteers providing their time and services solely based on their desire to support the goals and mission of the KMForum and the KMForum Conference Center (KMFCC). For more information, please contact the Conference Center Administrator.
Wednesday, September 17, 2003
More and more people are joining the growing list of knowledge professionals from around the world and becoming registered users of the new KMForum Conference Center. Registrations started within hours of, in the first two weeks, Over 160 registrations have been completed in the two weeks since the 'doors' opened on 3 September, and the pace of new registrations continues to grow daily.
Even more significant than the number of new users, is the type of people who are coming to the KMFCC looking for a place to share and to learn. Among the first to introducing themselves are experienced members of the Knowledge Management community, corporate executives, and people like Elko Klijn, a postgraduate researcher from the UK, who said, "It is great to have a site like this so everyone can share ideas and perhaps help each other out."
Even more significant than the number of new users, is the type of people who are coming to the KMFCC looking for a place to share and to learn. Among the first to introducing themselves are experienced members of the Knowledge Management community, corporate executives, and people like Elko Klijn, a postgraduate researcher from the UK, who said, "It is great to have a site like this so everyone can share ideas and perhaps help each other out."
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