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Discover the knowledge management work, challenges and opportunities happening in Iran. _____________________________________________________ Navid Nezafati is a faculty member at Iran National University. Moreover, Dr.Nezafati is recognized as the first developer of KM techniques in Iran. Navid leads a 25 members team in the MTA consulting company (mta.co.ir) with more than 100 Knowledge Management consultation projects across large companies in different sectors. ___________________________________________________________ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. https://pioneer-ks.org/

Developing and researching the tools that help to manage knowledge. What is the role of AI? ------------------------------------------------------------ Eugene Victorov is an experienced knowledge manager based in Saint Petersburg, Russia. For the last 4 years he works for an oil and gas company, and his prior experience includes KM consulting in a global consulting firm, as well as KM roles in IT, recruitment and FMCG industries. He holds a Master's degree in Business Informatics with KM related degree thesis defended back in 2008. Eugene leads the biggest Russian speaking KM community ("Knowledge Management in Russian") and has led the research of applicability of IT tools for knowledge management. His current research topics include critical knowledge identification and knowledge mapping. -------------------------------------------- Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. https://pioneer-ks.org/

Society, pandemic, behaviors and knowledge flow. Where is the future bringing us? What can we do to be more aware and make change happen? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This program was recorded 22nd of April 2020. This Featured Discussion teams up Dave Snowden and Dr Arthur Shelley Dave divides his time between two roles: founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Cognitive Edge and the founder and Director of the Centre for Applied Complexity at the University of Wales. His work is international in nature and covers government and industry looking at complex issues relating to strategy and decision making. Dr Arthur Shelley is a collaborative community builder, researcher, and creative educator designer/facilitator serving corporate, government and tertiary education sectors. Internationally acknowledged as a knowledge and capability development thought leader and community builder ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. https://pioneer-ks.org/

Knowledge Management and eservices professional Jim Mullins is our guest. He has 25 years’ experience in the technology industry and has gained a deep passion for knowledge management He has served in technical support, training and development as well as esupport. Jim sees knowledge management is the true game changer for how services and support are provided for customers. ______________________________________________________________ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. https://pioneer-ks.org/

Guillermo Galdamez is a Senior Consultant at Enterprise Knowledge, specializing in the design of strategy for Knowledge Management, Content, and Taxonomy at organizations across Latin America, Canada, and the US. He holds a Masters in Library and Information Studies from McGill University. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. https://pioneer-ks.org/

Matthew Viel has Twenty-five years in transformational leadership, team building and innovation in the U.S. Department of Defense with a major focus in Knowledge Management and innovation. Matt has built sustainable KM Programs for Army Commands at the Four-Star level in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Arizona, and Hawaii. His most recent challenge is rebuilding the AFRICOM KM Program as the Command Knowledge Manager. ______________________________________________________________ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. https://pioneer-ks.org/

Jessica Barousse is a KM’er with a broad career background- from an early career stint as a broadcast technician in the Air Force, to an administrator of international exchanges and then to developing a regional KM program at the U.S. Department of State. Most recently, she is building a KM program from the ground up at the American Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, Kentucky _______________________________________________ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. pioneer-ks.org/

Dr. Arthur Shelley, a knowledge thought leader, discusses knowledge ecosystems future-proofing organizations. He emphasizes the difference between leadership and management and the importance of knowledge behaviors. The podcast explores adaptability in behavior and organizational culture, navigating organizational challenges in a VUCA world, and the critical elements of effective leadership in knowledge management.

Find out what the KM Love Language is. KM IS NOT A PROJECT! Km must be approached with sustainment and maintenance at the foundation. ______________________________________________________ Dr. Liz Herman is a Director of Knowledge Management at Senture, LLC, which specializes in providing large-scale, complex contact center services. She has provided KM solutions for both commercial and Federal Government agencies for over 25 years and recently concluded a KM effort with the United States Department of Agriculture enabling it to provide accurate and timely content to its farmers, ranchers, and producers through a central knowledge base. She holds a PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences with a KM specialization, an MA in English with a Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication specialization, and a BA in Journalism. She is PMP certified and was recently honored as an Associate Fellow by the Society for Technical Communication for her contributions to the field. _______________________________________________ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. https://pioneer-ks.org/

Environment creates opportunity. See the response from Marymount University in the pandemic; creating opportunities for a better future and arming the 21st century citizen with tools that allow quick pivots. President Irma Becerra details the challenge and the future. ---------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Irma Becerra took office as the seventh President of Marymount University on July 1, 2018. After just one year, she has launched the university’s new strategic plan, added market-driven academic programs that prioritize career preparation, acquired The Rixey luxury apartment building for use as a new residence life option, and improved the university’s IT infrastructure through the implementation of Workday. Dr. Irma Becerra took office as the seventh President of Marymount University on July 1, 2018. She is a nationally recognized educator known for innovation, entrepreneurship, and transformational education. Prior to Marymount, she served as Provost and Chief Academic Officer at St. Thomas University, and also spent three decades at Florida International University (FIU) in a variety of positions that include Vice President, Vice Provost, Entrepreneurship Center Director, and tenured professor. She became the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering at FIU. _________________________________________________ Edwin K. Morris is the president and founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services which produces this educational program, Because You Need To Know. It is part of the mission to educate and bring awareness around knowledge management and nonprofit concerns. https://pioneer-ks.org/