The upcoming Knowledge Summit Dublin will focus on knowledge exchange and feature a new format for presentations and sessions.
Speakers at the conference will discuss lessons learned in knowledge management, simplifying knowledge management, and utilizing tacit knowledge through technology and AI.
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Overview of Knowledge Summit Dublin
The podcast episode is a discussion about the upcoming Knowledge Summit Dublin, which aims to bring together professionals in knowledge management. The conference will focus on knowledge exchange between participants and will feature a new format for presentations and sessions. The event will include pre-conference Knowledge Exchanges, expert panels, Knowledge Jams, Knowledge cafes, and a visit to the book of Kells. The speakers are described as a stellar lineup, and the conference is set to take place at Trinity College Dublin, known for its beauty and historic significance.
Key Points from Scott Lee's Topic
Scott Lee, the Chief Knowledge Officer at Fragment, will be speaking on lessons learned in knowledge management. He will address five challenges faced by KM practitioners, including converting tacit knowledge to explicit knowledge, demonstrating ROI, improving the visibility and findability of knowledge, enhancing collaboration, and emphasizing that technology is an enabler, not a solution. Scott highlights the value of interaction and problem-solving during conferences, where attendees come together to share knowledge and find solutions to their challenges.
Key Points from Bill Kaplan's Topic
Bill Kaplan, consultant and CEO of Working Knowledge CSP, will discuss simplifying knowledge management. He will emphasize the importance of effectively transitioning from theory to practice, particularly in implementing KM strategies within organizations. Bill will touch on various topics, including integrating KM into workflow, addressing knowledge transfer friction, understanding the value of knowledge management from the middle level of organizations, and the significance of shared value in communities of practice. The aim of his presentation is to provide practical insights and encourage actionable takeaways for attendees.
Key Points from Darryl Wing's Topic
Darryl Wing, director of Knowledge Management at Floor, will focus on uncovering and utilizing tacit knowledge using technology and AI. He highlights the importance of understanding that technology is an enabler and emphasizes the role of knowledge management professionals in translating leadership strategy into practical application. Darryl discusses the significance of authenticating and validating answers through human expertise and shares insights from their experience at Floor, where data visualization has helped identify expertise pipelines across the organization. He also stresses the complementary role of AI and knowledge managers in meeting organizational knowledge needs.
In this episode of Knowledge Cast, Enterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl speaks with guests Barry Byrne, Darryl Wing, Scott Leeb, and Bill Kaplan about Knowledge Summit Dublin 2024.
In this discussion, the group speaks about the creation of the event, what they will be speaking about during the conference, the future of generative AI, and what they expect to learn while attending.