Table of Contents
The Knowledge Management Handbook is organized into 24 comprehensive chapters across 6 logical parts. Use the sidebar to navigate directly to any chapter.
Part I: Foundations
Establish the fundamental concepts, frameworks, and strategic foundation for Knowledge Management.
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Knowledge Management
- Chapter 2: Core Concepts and Knowledge Types
- Chapter 3: Knowledge Management Frameworks
- Chapter 4: Knowledge Management Strategy
Part II: Knowledge Architecture
Design the structures, systems, and taxonomies for organizing and managing knowledge assets.
- Chapter 5: Knowledge Architecture and Taxonomy
- Chapter 6: Knowledge Lifecycle Management
- Chapter 7: Service Knowledge Management System (SKMS)
- Chapter 8: Knowledge Repositories and Systems
Part III: Knowledge Operations
Master the day-to-day activities of capturing, organizing, sharing, and applying knowledge.
- Chapter 9: Knowledge Capture and Creation
- Chapter 10: Tacit to Explicit Knowledge Conversion
- Chapter 11: Knowledge Organization and Classification
- Chapter 12: Knowledge Sharing and Transfer
- Chapter 13: Communities of Practice
Part IV: ITSM Knowledge Management
Apply knowledge management specifically within IT Service Management contexts.
- Chapter 14: Service Desk Knowledge Bases
- Chapter 15: Incident and Problem Knowledge
- Chapter 16: Knowledge-Centered Service (KCS)
- Chapter 17: Continual Improvement through Knowledge
Part V: Governance and Controls
Establish governance frameworks, policies, roles, and measurement systems for Knowledge Management.
- Chapter 18: Knowledge Governance Framework
- Chapter 19: Policies, Roles, and Standards
- Chapter 20: KPIs and Measurement
Part VI: Implementation Guide
Practical guidance for implementing and maturing Knowledge Management in your organization.
- Chapter 21: Implementation Roadmap
- Chapter 22: Technology and Tools
- Chapter 23: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls
- Chapter 24: Maturity Model and Continuous Improvement