Learning To Fly: Practical Lessons from One of the World's Leading Knowledge Companies

Learning To Fly: Practical Lessons from One of the World's Leading Knowledge Companies

by Chris Collison (Author), Geoff Parcell (Author)

Synopsis

Learning to Fly shows exactly how to put theory into practice, sharing the tools used and the experience and insights gained by two leading knowledge management practitioners. In Learning to Fly, Chris Collison and Geoff Parcell share their experiences from BP, one of the world's leading knowledge organisations. It is a practical, pragmatic workbook packed with hints and tips to help managers put knowledge management into action immediately.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: 1st Paperback Edition
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 23 Feb 2001

ISBN 10: 184112124X
ISBN 13: 9781841121246

Media Reviews
the authors and publishers have done and excellent job...this is a very good, practical book, and an excellent read. (Knowledge Management, July 2001) the author makes a compelling case. (Modern Management, August 2001) ...easily readable and practical introduction to the subject... (Professional Marketing, November 2001)
Author Bio
Chris Collison leads BP's efforts in knowledge technology and personal productivity. He has presented BP's knowledge management story to audiences around the world, participating at major international conferences in five continents, as well as working with government departments and business leaders from other organizations. He has been the author or contributor to many articles in specialist knowledge management publications, as well as broadsheets such as the Financial Times and Daily Telegraph. Geoff Parcell is a practitioner. He has a wealth of experience gained from a diverse career in BP that has taken him from Vietnam to Brazil, from geophysicist to facilitator. A core member of BP's knowledge management team during the late 90s, he now leads a company--wide initiative for excellence in operations, truly embedding knowledge management in operational activities.