129: How To Create a Personal Knowledge Management System, with Bonni Stachowiak
Feb 24, 2014
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Bonni Stachowiak, an expert in knowledge management and curation, discusses effective strategies for creating a personal knowledge management system. She explores different methods of capturing information, such as using social media and subscriptions, and highlights the importance of curating and organizing this information. The podcast also covers tools for reading and managing RSS feed subscriptions. The episode concludes with resources for staying connected with the community and accessing additional leadership resources.
Creating a personal knowledge management system can help individuals make sense of their world and work more effectively.
Sharing knowledge with others can lead to personal and professional growth, relationship building, and enhanced personal branding.
Choosing the right tools for capturing and curating information is essential for effective knowledge management, with options like RSS feeds, bookmarking services, and social media platforms.
Deep dives
Creating a Personal Knowledge Management System
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance of creating a personal knowledge management system. They highlight the challenges of keeping up with information in the internet age and how personal knowledge management can help. They talk about different methods of capturing information, such as subscribing to RSS feeds, using social media streams like Twitter, and receiving emails. The hosts also discuss the importance of curating the captured content by organizing and categorizing it. Finally, they emphasize the value of sharing knowledge with others and how it can enhance personal branding and build credibility. They provide examples of tools like LinkedIn and Delicious that can be used to curate and share information.
The Power of Sharing Knowledge
In this episode, the hosts highlight the significance of sharing knowledge with others. They discuss the benefits of sharing information for personal and professional growth, building relationships, and enhancing personal branding. They emphasize the importance of connecting with others and providing value through sharing curated content. The hosts discuss different methods of sharing, such as social media platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn, blogging, and personal communication. They also emphasize the importance of personalized sharing within a professional network and building meaningful connections.
Tools for Capturing and Curating Information
The hosts introduce various tools and methods for capturing and curating information. They mention tools like Feedly and Twitter for capturing and curating content from different sources. They explain the concept of RSS feeds and how they can help in staying updated with information. They highlight the benefits of using bookmarking services like Pinboard and Delicious for organizing and categorizing content. The hosts also discuss the importance of choosing a tool that aligns with individual preferences and needs. They emphasize the value of effectively managing information by selecting tools that allow for easy retrieval and future-proofing of captured content.
Sharing Knowledge for Professional Growth
In this episode, the hosts emphasize the significance of sharing knowledge for personal and professional growth. They highlight the benefits of sharing information within professional networks, such as building credibility, enhancing personal brand, and fostering connections. The hosts discuss the role of platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogs in sharing information and engaging with others. They also emphasize the importance of two-way communication and reciprocal sharing in building and maintaining strong professional relationships. The hosts encourage listeners to consider ways they can share their knowledge and expertise with their professional communities.
Taking Action in Personal Knowledge Management
The hosts inspire listeners to take action in improving their personal knowledge management. They encourage listeners to implement the concepts discussed in the episode, such as adopting a capturing method, curating information using appropriate tools, and sharing knowledge with others. They discuss the power of scheduling and reminders to stay consistent in managing knowledge effectively. The hosts emphasize the value of continuous learning and intentional information consumption in personal growth and leadership development.
“Knowledge management is a set of processes, individually constructed, to help each of us make sense of our world and work more effectively.” -Harold Jarche
Capture
Capturing through the stream
Twitter
Some social media
Live TV
Live radio
Capturing through subscriptions
Email updates and newsletters
Podcasts
RSS via services like Feedly.com
Curate
Bonni uses Delicious (link to her library)
Dave uses Pinboard (link to his library)
Evernote
Pocket
Kindle App
Snippefy app (useful to export notes and highlights from Kindle)
Diigo
Create
Social media postings
Conversation starters
Classroom/meeting starters
Writing
Bonni's blog is TeachingInHigherEd.com
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