1st Knowledge Management for Sustainable Development Workshop

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Dear ; We are so happy to let you know that this group is well recognized, and is the only Regional Centre for Knowledge Management in Africa. It has 1.5 yrs from its establishment, for which we have shown great achievements. And this workshop will result into the creation of Communities of Practice(CoP). We welcome all, and we limit the participants to 30 to allow interactions, if you would like to attend is your time now to apply. Payment: All payment will be made during registration. We look forward receiving you and creating Communities of Practice(CoP) in Africa Sincerely Ms. Esther Hume Administrator for Director -------------------- The 1st Regional Knowledge Management for sustainable Development (KMSD) workshop Introduction The workshops focus on the Implications and Applications of Knowledge Management for sustainable Development. With the theme “Knowledge Management Excellence", the workshop is a dynamic arena where leading academics and industry professionals converge for learning and stimulating dialogue addressing KM Excellence and KM as a foundation of innovation. Workshop Outcome Understanding Knowledge Management Concepts Understand the role of knowledge in organizational success Understand the

relationship of knowledge management to other initiatives such as Total Quality Management and Business Process Reengineering Learn the fundamental concepts of knowledge management and relate them to their own activities Learn about a process model of knowledge management and how to apply it in practice Relate existing practices within their organization to 'world class' practice, based on insights into the activities of knowledge leaders Evaluate the different mechanisms that can be used to improve knowledge development and sharing Assess systems and skills requirements and consider ways of filling the gaps Develop a framework for initiating knowledge management in their own department and in the organization as a whole Be aware of success factors and what pitfalls to avoid Develop an initial plan of action. Will be the formation of Regional Communities of Practice(CoP) *** Total Attendance The total attendance at the workshop will be restricted to only 30 people to maximize interaction and learning. Target Group The workshop is targeted primarily at public and private sector professionals and senior managers that see Knowledge Management as critical to the innovative process. Including, but not limited to: Principal Secretaries, CEOs, Commissioners (i.e. RCs, DCs, RPCs, etc.), Program Coordinators, Researchers, Engineers, Managers, Consultants and other interested parties. We expect to have participants from 15 countries in Africa. Application Deadline Application deadline is set to be January 15th 2007 Dates, Venue The workshop will be held at Golden Rose Arcade Conference Centre, Arusha-Tanzania from February 12th

-16th, 2006 Participation fees The participation fee is set to be US$ 410 (Tsh 490,000/=) covering the workshop expenses (Registration, course Materials, and Lunch). Participants are to cover their accommodation and subsistence costs. Workshop Contents Each day, the workshop will feature the one main presentation and workshop discussions covering key Knowledge Management topics. The Workshop Discussions will cover the KM Topics: · KM concepts · measuring the value of intellectual capital · Measuring the value of knowledge management,

· learning organization, · Knowledge Cycles, Creating New Knowledge and Identifying existing knowledge · driving innovation, · building successful communities of practice, · KM in project management and research and development, as well as other current topics. · How to form Communities of Practice(CoP) Main Workshop Presentations includes: Day 1 :KM: The Change Management Challenge Day 2 :Fighting Knowledge Fatigue: The Role of Information Overload and Information Quality in Knowledge Management Initiatives Day 3 :Using KM to Drive Business - Solutions and Organisation Day 4 :Measuring Intellectual Capital – latest thoughts and trends Day 5 :Role of Communities of Practice in KM development Application To apply fill the form below and return to us: Name ______________________________________________________ Position ______________________________________________________ Company_____________________________________________________ Address

______________________________________________________ Tel/Mobile ____________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Contact Information: For more information or Application form Contact: Regional Center for Knowledge Management Box 15387 Arusha – Tanzania Tel: +255 786 503300 Fax : +255 27 2508360 or +255 27 2544454 Email: earckm@... All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster.

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Dear ; We are so happy to let you know that this group is well recognized, and is the only Regional Centre for Knowledge Management in Africa. It has 1.5 yrs from its establishment, for which we have shown great achievements. And this workshop will result into the creation of Communities of Practice(CoP). We welcome all, and we limit the participants to 30 to allow interactions, if you would like to attend is your time now to apply. Payment: All payment will be made during registration. We look forward receiving you and creating Communities of Practice(CoP) in Africa Sincerely Ms. Esther Hume Administrator for Director -------------------- The 1st Regional Knowledge Management for sustainable Development (KMSD) workshop Introduction The workshops focus on the Implications and Applications of Knowledge Management for sustainable Development. With the theme “Knowledge Management Excellence", the workshop is a dynamic arena where leading academics and industry professionals converge for learning and stimulating dialogue addressing KM Excellence and KM as a foundation of innovation. Workshop Outcome Understanding Knowledge Management Concepts Understand the role of knowledge in organizational success Understand the

relationship of knowledge management to other initiatives such as Total Quality Management and Business Process Reengineering Learn the fundamental concepts of knowledge management and relate them to their own activities Learn about a process model of knowledge management and how to apply it in practice Relate existing practices within their organization to 'world class' practice, based on insights into the activities of knowledge leaders Evaluate the different mechanisms that can be used to improve knowledge development and sharing Assess systems and skills requirements and consider ways of filling the gaps Develop a framework for initiating knowledge management in their own department and in the organization as a whole Be aware of success factors and what pitfalls to avoid Develop an initial plan of action. Will be the formation of Regional Communities of Practice(CoP) *** Total Attendance The total attendance at the workshop will be restricted to only 30 people to maximize interaction and learning. Target Group The workshop is targeted primarily at public and private sector professionals and senior managers that see Knowledge Management as critical to the innovative process. Including, but not limited to: Principal Secretaries, CEOs, Commissioners (i.e. RCs, DCs, RPCs, etc.), Program Coordinators, Researchers, Engineers, Managers, Consultants and other interested parties. We expect to have participants from 15 countries in Africa. Application Deadline Application deadline is set to be January 15th 2007 Dates, Venue The workshop will be held at Golden Rose Arcade Conference Centre, Arusha-Tanzania from February 12th

-16th, 2006 Participation fees The participation fee is set to be US$ 410 (Tsh 490,000/=) covering the workshop expenses (Registration, course Materials, and Lunch). Participants are to cover their accommodation and subsistence costs. Workshop Contents Each day, the workshop will feature the one main presentation and workshop discussions covering key Knowledge Management topics. The Workshop Discussions will cover the KM Topics: · KM concepts · measuring the value of intellectual capital · Measuring the value of knowledge management,

· learning organization, · Knowledge Cycles, Creating New Knowledge and Identifying existing knowledge · driving innovation, · building successful communities of practice, · KM in project management and research and development, as well as other current topics. · How to form Communities of Practice(CoP) Main Workshop Presentations includes: Day 1 :KM: The Change Management Challenge Day 2 :Fighting Knowledge Fatigue: The Role of Information Overload and Information Quality in Knowledge Management Initiatives Day 3 :Using KM to Drive Business - Solutions and Organisation Day 4 :Measuring Intellectual Capital – latest thoughts and trends Day 5 :Role of Communities of Practice in KM development Application To apply fill the form below and return to us: Name ______________________________________________________ Position ______________________________________________________ Company_____________________________________________________ Address

______________________________________________________ Tel/Mobile ____________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Contact Information: For more information or Application form Contact: Regional Center for Knowledge Management Box 15387 Arusha – Tanzania Tel: +255 786 503300 Fax : +255 27 2508360 or +255 27 2544454 Email: earckm@... All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster.

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