Information Awareness Month
Dave Williams
Hi everyone
ActKM is involved in Information Awareness Month and you might wish to register/badge any events that you have in May on the IAM site at http://informationawarenessmonth.com.au/
Information Awareness Month (IAM) is a collaborative event between various bodies within the records, archives, library and information management community and this commonality of purpose reflects the fact that the various bodies are recognised as some of the most widely respected professional bodies in the information management community within not only Australasia but worldwide. It is hoped that over time other industry Associations globally will embrace Information Awareness Month.
The purpose of (IAM) is to increase public awareness of the breadth of the information industry through a series of events all through the month of May. Showing the importance of properly maintaining good records and information as it relates to everyone from global Corporations through to small business and even the homemaker, that is, to "connect information and people".
This is the fifth year that IAM has been held and it has generated a great deal of interest throughout Australia and New Zealand, but especially so here in Canberra. Last year 16 events were held in the Canberra on the 2009 theme of ‘Diversity’
The theme for IAM for this year is ‘Access across Generations’
From: "Weidner, Douglas" <douglas...@kminstitute.org>
To: ActKM Discussion List <ac...@actkm.org>
Sent: Mon, February 15, 2010 12:19:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Actkm] actkm committee
Arthur,
NICE!
Especially since networking is typically one of two dominant drivers.
What is typical group size?
Can technique be scaled upward to 50 – 100 attendees – some core, some new, from existing list of 1,000….without technology?
Douglas Weidner, eCKM Mentor™
Chairman, International Knowledge Management Institute
Best in KM Training & Certification
Home of the KM Body of Knowledge (KMBOK)™
From: actkm-...@actkm.org [mailto:actkm-...@actkm.org] On Behalf Of Arthur Shelley
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 10:41 PM
To: 'ActKM Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [Actkm] actkm committee
Douglas,
Thanks, we have been running more on the basis of informal interactive sessions and this works well for us. We have considered multiple speakers, but as yet are yet to try it out. Interesting format which could be fun but we are more of a network building forum with the content generally being the “excuse” to get together. With so many different topics we get many different people each time. The core attendees who come each time are in the minority. We do an informal participant network map on the whiteboard each time with new people in one colour and previous attendees in another. Prior links between people are in one colour and new in another. This gives us an instant graphic of the new connections we make each week. The aim is that no one leaves without making a new link. This seems to be working nicely for the members.
Regards,
Arthur Shelley
Founder: Intelligent Answers & Organizational Zoo Ambassadors Network
Author: The Organizational Zoo & Being a Successful Knowledge Leader
Twitter: Metaphorage
Blog: http//organizationalzoo.blogspot.com
Ph +61 413 047 408 Skype: Arthur.Shelley
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From: actkm-...@actkm.org [mailto:actkm-...@actkm.org] On Behalf Of Weidner, Douglas
Sent: Saturday, 13 February 2010 3:48 AM
To: ActKM Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Actkm] actkm committee
Arthur,
I founded and have spearheaded the Washington DC KM Chapter since October, 1998, now with the KM Institute.
So, I have much experience in this sphere and thought I might provide some guidance.
The chapter has been both a monthly and now typically a bi-monthly meeting, average attendance 50 - 70, min 40, max 138.
We have seen a substantial uptick in interest and enjoyment (based on eval responses) since we transitioned in 2006 or so from traditional chapter meetings (single speaker) to variations of the K Café we have either invented or perfected here.
We hold chapter meetings concurrent with my KM Certification workshop, with the meetings as homework. We do an after action review the next morning to continuously improve them and invent variations.
In a nutshell, we primarily focus on two café variations:
1. Traditional Cafe - 8 – 10 tables with different topics of interest determined by surveys. We rotate participants so networking is increased
2. Our own variation (KM Buzz Session™) - We have three speakers talk for just ten minutes, then tables “buzz” about K Nuggets presented and rotate on each round to meet new folks.
Douglas Weidner, eCKM Mentor™
Chairman, International Knowledge Management Institute
Best in KM Training & Certification
Home of the KM Body of Knowledge (KMBOK)™
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From: actkm-...@actkm.org [mailto:actkm-...@actkm.org] On Behalf Of Arthur Shelley
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 7:08 PM
To: 'ActKM Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [Actkm] actkm committee
Dave and Matt, (and Cory - Qld, Helen - SA and Colin/Mark/Ling-WA)
Most states have a KM group and each generally try to have a face o face
about monthly. These activities are generally fairly informal, small and
free so the opportunities for significant collaboration are minimal. Whilst
they have a knowledge sharing function, they tend to be more about meting
new people of similar mind and reinforcing the existing network.
However, it is important that the facilitators of these forums stay in touch
to share what functions worked and also to offer travelling speakers where
this is possible. When people pass through Aus they generally like to drop
into a few states, but our groups are not equipped to cover costs of this as
we don't generally do paid events. There have been a few occasions where a
conference or event organiser is prepared to share a speaker they are
bringing out. However, there are still additional costs and there is some
fear that if they allow (or even facilitate) their talk elsewhere they may
reduce their own audience (and therefore profitability). So there is some
reluctance to share these since they bear the financial risk.
I think our best opportunities are to offer the speakers we do have access
to and also to watch what each other are doing. When we do something fun,
successful or interesting (or all of the above) we should post this to actKM
forum to advise others how I went. The format may then be copied in other
states. Melbourne KMLF now post every event with a bit of background to the
topic and speaker on our blog: http://www.melbournekmlf.org/
We also now have a Google Calendar with future events and dates published to
provide better planning for members (also linked into the blog site)
I also believe we should make a conscious effort to get together when there
are events on such as KM Australia or actKM. There we can chat about plans,
speakers etc to keep in touch and use our collective knowledge to optimise
what we can do for the members.
Regards,
Arthur Shelley
Founder: Intelligent Answers & Organizational Zoo Ambassadors Network
Author: The Organizational Zoo & Being a Successful Knowledge Leader
Twitter: Metaphorage
Blog: http//organizationalzoo.blogspot.com
Ph +61 413 047 408 Skype: Arthur.Shelley
Free Zoo Behavioural Profiles: www.organizationalzoo.com
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From: actkm-...@actkm.org [mailto:actkm-...@actkm.org] On Behalf Of
Matt Moore
Sent: Friday, 12 February 2010 9:34 AM
To: ActKM Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Actkm] actkm committee
Dave,
I never thought I would see you write the word "synergise".
Here are my initial thoughts. The various KM groups in Australia should:
- Share the lessons they have learnt (what has worked & not worked for
them).
- Approach publishers & other service providers (e.g. Ark Group)
collectively to get best value for their members - and also offer the
service providers something useful to them.
- Work collectively with academics*.
Things that I think NSW KM Forum has done well over the years:
- Partner with other groups based in Sydney - Sydney Facilitators Network,
ISPI, ElNet, Sydney Sharepoint User Group, Ark Group.
- Begin to experiment with a variety of formats (cafes, anecdote circles).
We'd like to do more of this!
Things we would like to do:
- Get better at using multi-media methods for marketing & member
experience**
- Explore more methods
I am fairly happy with the turnouts we get but there are always
opportunities to do better...
Cheers,
Matt
*One academic said "I am focused more on my global academic connections".
Which I
took to mean: "I am too important to talk to some bunch of
yokels". I don't especially want to work with people that express these
attitudes but I would like to have a good comeback ("Well, we are part of a
global network of KM communities - trump that Dr Smartypants")
**Did that sound pretentious?
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From: Dave Williams <ver...@netspeed.com.au>
To: ActKM Discussion List <ac...@actkm.org>
Sent: Thu, February 11, 2010 11:27:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Actkm] actkm committee
Arthur/Matt
I'm keen to engage in a discussion to look at opportunities to synergise a
bit more.
It's something we have talked about for a while.
Where do you consider the opportunities are to leverage off our meagre
resources?
David Williams
0412 237 695
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From: actkm-...@actkm.org [mailto:actkm-...@actkm.org] On Behalf Of
Arthur Shelley
Sent: Wednesday, 10 February 2010 5:35 PM
To: ActKM Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Actkm] actkm committee
Matt,
Oh ye of similar mind, I made a similar statement direct to David
suggesting a forum on this at actKM. have also been chatting to Stan
this week about sharing across groups.
Arthur
Tweeting as Metaphorage
On 10/02/2010, at 14:41, Matt Moore <innot...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Ian,
>
> I think before we decide who's in charge we need to get the various
> KM groups talking to each other. We have independent groups in
> Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. I would
> like us to start working together - e.g. to cross-promote events, to
> get better deals with commercial entities such as conf organizers &
> publishers, to partner with universities, etc. There is talk of
> doing this around the KM Australia or actKM conferences.
>
> BTW Stan Garfield is gently trying to coax the diverse US KM groups
> together. So I think the time is right - although I suspect we're
> looking at an EU model of sovereignty pooling.
>
> Matt
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 10, 2010, at 2:04 PM, "Ian R Fry" <i...@frysystems.com.au>
> wrote:
>
>
> One area which could be discussed profitably on the list-serv prior to
> the meeting, was Patrick Lambe's suggestion that ACTKM should / could
> endeavor to become the governing / authorizing over-arching KM body
> for
> Australia.
>
> And what would be the interaction with other KM bodies etc
>
> If the concept was rejected by the ACTM committee, then those
> wishing to
> follow Patrick's concept need to look elsewhere.
>
> Ian Fry
> Fry Systems Pty Ltd
>
>
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