

Episode 15: The KM Peer Mentoring program by SIKM & KM4Dev - Ninez Piezas-Jerbi
8 snips Mar 16, 2025
Ninez Piezas-Jerbi, a seasoned knowledge management professional and former senior statistician at the WTO, dives into the transformative impact of mentorship in knowledge management. She shares insights on building authentic relationships between mentors and mentees, highlighting the chemistry that fuels these connections. Ninez also compares knowledge management practices between NGOs and the private sector, revealing unexpected lessons and the importance of empathy. Plus, enjoy a lighthearted conversation about the Swedish Fika tradition and its role in workplace dynamics!
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Ninez's KM Journey
- Ninez Piezas-Jerbi worked as a senior statistician at the World Trade Organization for 33 years, later transitioning to knowledge management.
- She realized that statistics were only appreciated when understood, leading her to KM to improve information accessibility.
Mentorship Gap
- Ninez saw a gap in KM for connecting newcomers with seasoned professionals for personalized guidance.
- This led her to start a KM peer mentoring pilot program in 2023 with Patrick Lamb.
Mentoring Benefits
- Mentors benefit greatly from mentoring by revisiting old problems in new contexts.
- Mentoring also surfaces forgotten knowledge and offers learning opportunities.