The purpose of an organization is to enable ordinary humans beings to do extraordinary things.
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There's no such thing as knowledge management;_x000D_ _x000D_ there are only knowledgeable people._x000D_ _x000D_ Information only becomes knowledge_x000D_ _x000D_ in the hands of someone_x000D_ _x000D_ who knows what to do with it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Knowledge is not just information; it's the understanding and application by individuals.
This quote by Peter Drucker emphasizes that mere information is ineffective unless it is processed and utilized by knowledgeable people. The essence of knowledge management lies in the capability of individuals to transform information into practical knowledge, which can lead to effective action and decision-making.
Themes
KnowledgeInformationManagementApplicationIndividuals
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a seminar on knowledge management.
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