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Books!

Posted on October 7, 2021 by knowledge4lawyers

I’m often asked for book recommendations … So here are two good ones – reasonably priced, theoretically sound, practical and easy to read. If you are new-ish to KM or have never had any formal training, you might enjoy “Knowledge … Continue reading →

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Want to spend a year living knowledgeably?

Posted on November 10, 2015 by knowledge4lawyers

The proof of the proof is checked and is ready to be turned into a book – “A Year of Living Knowledgeably: 12 KM Projects for Law Firms” is off to the printers! When I wrote “KM Handbook” for the … Continue reading →

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Even my 7 year old knows how to “game” the system

Posted on October 19, 2015 by knowledge4lawyers

My daughter, who is 7, is encouraged by her school to read *a lot*. She has a yellow reading record book where she records all the occasions that she reads, at school and at home, and each Friday her teacher … Continue reading →

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Knowledge maps – a practical project for PSLs

Posted on June 4, 2015 by knowledge4lawyers

  Knowledge mapping = a visual architecture of knowledge which enables and faciliates knowledge users to more easily and quickly access relevant knowledge and knowledge owners (Gomez et al 2000).   It sounds great to me – a visual, intuitive … Continue reading →

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Get the foundations right

Posted on April 20, 2015 by knowledge4lawyers

  Do you fit any of these categories? a lawyer who swapped from practice into knowledge work without any training in KM/someone who is about to make the change a Partner who has taken on responsibility for Knowledge issues in … Continue reading →

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CLT training date announced

Posted on April 13, 2014 by knowledge4lawyers

*Update* The next session is on 25th May 2016. Find out more here.   Foundation course in KM for Law Firms. 24th September 2014 More details here http://www.clt.co.uk/Course/Knowledge-Management-in-a-Law-Firm-The-Works/   Do you want an occasional (approx monthly) email with updates about … Continue reading →

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Process design and mapping 101 for lawyers

Posted on February 28, 2013 by knowledge4lawyers

1. What is process design? Process design is the activity which shapes the form of the services that a law firm delivers to its clients, in accordance with their strategy, and the process that produces them. 2.What is process mapping? … Continue reading →

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LinkedIn Masterclass

Posted on February 18, 2013 by knowledge4lawyers

The next Knowledge Network West meeting will be a LinkedIn Masterclass, looking at using LinkedIn for knowledge-sharing – connecting with experts in your field of expertise, collaborating and sharing knowledge with them – and using it to build your personal … Continue reading →

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Review of Knowledge Management Handbook

Posted on December 5, 2012 by knowledge4lawyers

A review of my KM Handbook for the Law Society, is now available here. “Down-to-earth advice” “Readable, easy to follow and practical” “This title has real repeat visit value” “Golden nuggets of advice” Learn more about “Knowledge Management Handbook” here … Continue reading →

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Personal After Action Learning …

Posted on November 29, 2012 by knowledge4lawyers

After Action Learning (AAL) is a great way of learning, but many law firms struggle to implement these systems, which often degenerate into a form-filling/box-ticking exercise, with little reflection or learning and even less high level analysis and dissemination. There … Continue reading →

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