Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 256 pages
- Published by: Butterworth-Heinemann July 1, 2001
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0750650117
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0750650113
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Book Dimensions:
9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
- Weighs: 1.2 pounds
Product Review
This book, written for knowledge management practitioners, is based on a good theory and two great insights. The theory is that, in our increasingly virtual world, knowledge has commercial value. The insights are, first, that the commercialization of knowledge and the growth of e-business are rapidly converging and, second, that all business will soon be e-businesses. It follows that all businesses must understand their knowledge assets and find ways to exploit their commercial value. This book shows how.
Writtten by one of the original KM practitioners, the book is easy to read and has a down-to-earth practical flavour, with lots of case histories and nearly 50 self-contained "knowledge nuggets". If you accept the theory and recognise the insights, then buy the book and learn how to capitalize on your knowledge assets.
Tony Brewer, Director, IMPACT e-Business Network
David Skyrme has observed and reflected on the KM community from its inception and he has acquired a better overview of the practices of knowledge management than any one I know. When he now focuses his considerable analytical skills on the art of using the internet to create a profitable knowledge business he is worth listening to. This is a very rich book; as full of useful insights as it is free of hype! A must-read for any aspiring knowledge capitalist.
Dr. Karl-Erik Sveiby
"Capitalizing on Knowledge" is an great example of its own message: Exploit what you know to the benefit of the k-providers, k-enablers and k-seekers alike.
The book is a comprehensive source of insights and inspiration from someone who has been there. Skyrme is a true practitioner with a deep understanding of the forces behind the future knowledge business and its vast opportunities.
Klas Mellander, Chief learning designer, Celemi
David Skyrme has a clarity of thinking and a straightforward style that is a very welcome contribution to knowledge management. Capitalizing on Knowledge is an important road map for managers who wish make practical use of knowledge management.
Gerry McGovern, Author of 'Content Critical' and 'The Web Content Style Manual'
" Anyone seriously interested in knowledge commerce can benefit greatly from David Skyrme's ground breaking exploration of the intellectual capital fission and fusion
being ignited in the emergence of the next generation e-knowledge market frontier.."
Bryan Davis, President, The Kaieteur Institute For Knowledge Management
"Deeply pragmatic without being patronising - a fascinating exploration of the gritty, practical end of engaging in the Knowledge Economy".
Dave Snowden, Director (EMEA), IBM Institute for Knowledge Management
"Knowledge is at the heart of wealth creation. Capitalizing on Knowledge is a most impressive coverage, with illustrative and practical references, on an emerging very important value space - creation and growth of knowledge business"
Leif Edvinsson, Professor of Knowledge Economics, Lund University, Sweden
David Skyrme's book is easy to follow and to read and is clearly backed by a sound theoretical knowledge. The book is well organised with a good index enabling easy access to its contents. Not only are you provided with a good overview of the concept of knowledge management and the various techniques involved, but the reader is provided with a good introduction to ecommerce and kcommerce. Jargon is explained and practical examples are used to help illustrate the points being made. I will certainly recommned it to my students.
Shona McTavish, Northumbria University
"Skyrme forecasts some directions in the emerging knowledge
economy, as well as the challenges and dilemmas that will affect corporate
strategy and policy in the near future. Skyrme provides many helpful aides
in this compact book - points to ponder at the end of each chapter; mini
cases and annecdotes; and four appendices of templates, check-lists, and
working tools to further k-business. For those who wish to stay on the
leading edge of the new work culture, this book is a mind-stretcher and real
bargain! "
Reviewed by Philip R. Harris, Ph.D.. European Business Review
Product Review
This book, written for knowledge management practitioners, is based on a good theory and two great insights. The theory is that, in our increasingly virtual world, knowledge has commercial value. The insights are, first, that the commercialization of knowledge and the growth of e-business are rapidly converging and, second, that all business will soon be e-businesses. It follows that all businesses must understand their knowledge assets and find ways to exploit their commercial value. This book shows how.
Writtten by one of the original KM practitioners, the book is easy to read and has a down-to-earth practical flavour, with lots of case histories and nearly 50 self-contained "knowledge nuggets". If you accept the theory and recognise the insights, then buy the book and learn how to capitalize on your knowledge assets.
Tony Brewer, Director, IMPACT e-Business Network
David Skyrme has observed and reflected on the KM community from its inception and he has acquired a better overview of the practices of knowledge management than any one I know. When he now focuses his considerable analytical skills on the art of using the internet to create a profitable knowledge business he is worth listening to. This is a very rich book; as full of useful insights as it is free of hype! A must-read for any aspiring knowledge capitalist.
Dr. Karl-Erik Sveiby
"Capitalizing on Knowledge" is an great example of its own message: Exploit what you know to the benefit of the k-providers, k-enablers and k-seekers alike.
The book is a comprehensive source of insights and inspiration from someone who has been there. Skyrme is a true practitioner with a deep understanding of the forces behind the future knowledge business and its vast opportunities.
Klas Mellander, Chief learning designer, Celemi
David Skyrme has a clarity of thinking and a straightforward style that is a very welcome contribution to knowledge management. Capitalizing on Knowledge is an important road map for managers who wish make practical use of knowledge management.
Gerry McGovern, Author of 'Content Critical' and 'The Web Content Style Manual'
" Anyone seriously interested in knowledge commerce can benefit greatly from David Skyrme's ground breaking exploration of the intellectual capital fission and fusion
being ignited in the emergence of the next generation e-knowledge market frontier.."
Bryan Davis, President, The Kaieteur Institute For Knowledge Management
‘Deeply pragmatic without being patronising - a fascinating exploration of the gritty, practical end of engaging in the Knowledge EconomyÂ.
Dave Snowden, Director (EMEA), IBM Institute for Knowledge Management
‘Knowledge is at the heart of wealth creation. Capitalizing on Knowledge is a most impressive coverage, with illustrative and practical references, on an emerging very important value space - creation and growth of knowledge businessÂ…Â
Leif Edvinsson, Professor of Knowledge Economics, Lund University, Sweden
David Skyrme's book is easy to follow and to read and is clearly backed by a sound theoretical knowledge. The book is well organised with a good index enabling easy access to its contents. Not only are you provided with a good overview of the concept of knowledge management and the various techniques involved, but the reader is provided with a good introduction to ecommerce and kcommerce. Jargon is explained and practical examples are used to help illustrate the points being made. I will certainly recommned it to my students.
Shona McTavish, Northumbria University
"Skyrme forecasts some directions in the emerging knowledge
economy, as well as the challenges and dilemmas that will affect corporate
strategy and policy in the near future. Skyrme provides many helpful aides
in this compact book - points to ponder at the end of each chapter; mini
cases and annecdotes; and four appendices of templates, check-lists, and
working tools to further k-business. For those who wish to stay on the
leading edge of the new work culture, this book is a mind-stretcher and real
bargain! "
Reviewed by Philip R. Harris, Ph.D.. European Business Review
Reader ReviewsIf you offer knowledge products or services on the Internet, or plan to do so, you will find this book invaluable for the thoroughness with which it catalogues and explains developments, alternative approaches, and factors to be taken into account in developing a successful operation. The first chapter gives an overview of aspects of knowledge management in order to 'frame' the main subject of the book, which is how to realize value from knowledge, using the Internet as the medium to deliver or mediate delivery of the value to customers. The last chapter touches on wider issues including the vexed questions of valuation of knowledge and of ownership of knowledge, but does not go into these in any great depth. The rest of the book is concerned with the practicalities of identifying and exploiting the commercial potential in various forms of knowledge held in 'knowledge objects' or by persons. The aim of the book is to help practitioners 'to build a thriving knowledge business'. Broadly, it works within well-established conceptual principles. Its value lies in the thoroughness of its identification of the various forms of commercial offering, where they can be applied, their strengths and weaknesses and what a seller of knowledge needs to do to be successful. At first, the book looks indigestible. I nearly put it aside before recognizing the value contained in its rather dense structure. If you contemplate using the Internet to sell knowledge products, it is well worth persisting. The table of contents and index are good enough for the book to be used as a ready reference.
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