Over the years, man has taught himself to hoard knowledge to achieve power. Today, we have to reverse the tendency. Today, the most powerful individuals will be those who become a source of knowledge by sharing what they have, or what they can get their hands on, with others
Bob Buckman President & Chairman, The Applied Knowledge Group
Video: Steve Job's Speech in Stanford Ceremony
Steve Jobs Speech at Stanford University's graduation ceremony.
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Quotations from Bob Buckman:
Over the years, man has taught himself to hoard knowledge to achieve power. Today, we have to reverse the tendency. Today, the most powerful individuals will be those who become a source of knowledge by sharing what they have, or what they can get their hands on, with others
Bob Buckman, President & Chairman, The Applied Knowledge Group
Knowledge is not very productive unless it moves in response to an issue, a problem or an opportunity. Then, it can create magic.
Bob Buckman, President & Chairman, The Applied Knowledge Group
Our approach (to KM) is far more than stick or carrot. We say, "Knowledge Sharing is your job. Do it!" As a reward you may keep your job.
Bob Buckman, President & Chairman, The Applied Knowledge Group
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David Gurteen
Quietening the audience at KM Brasil, August 2008
I help people to share their knowledge; to learn from each other; to innovate and to work together effectively to make a difference!