Knowledge Centers provide Knowledge Centers provide the Nodes for exchangethe Nodes for exchange

Networks enable effective Networks enable effective linking or networkinglinking or networking

Relationships facilitate Relationships facilitate sharing, collaboration and sharing, collaboration and attentionattention

BUT THE BOTTOM LINE IS BUT THE BOTTOM LINE IS THE FLOW OF KNOWLEDGE THE FLOW OF KNOWLEDGE ARTIFACTS ACROSS THE ARTIFACTS ACROSS THE SYSTEMSYSTEM

Network Centric Warfare is more about networkingthan networks - Network Centric Warfare,

C4ISR Cooperative Research Program

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Communities of Practice and Communities of Practice and InterestInterest

“…you cannot force a plant to grow by pulling its leaves…what you can do is create the infrastructure in which it can prosper.”

- Etienne Wegner, 1999

Shared Domain of Practice/InterestShared Domain of Practice/Interest Alignment with strategic directionAlignment with strategic direction Crosses operational, functional and Crosses operational, functional and

organizational boundariesorganizational boundaries Defined by knowledge, not tasksDefined by knowledge, not tasks Managed by making connectionsManaged by making connections Focus on value, added mutual exchange andFocus on value, added mutual exchange and

continuous learningcontinuous learning Evolving agendaEvolving agenda

Communities emerging across the Department Communities emerging across the Department (Collaboration at Sea, Logistics, MC QDR, total (Collaboration at Sea, Logistics, MC QDR, total ownership cost, KM, Investment Practices, etc.)ownership cost, KM, Investment Practices, etc.)

Critical FactorsCritical Factors

• SenseSense of Urgency of Urgency

• TrustTrust

• PersonalPersonal passion passion

• RespectRespect

• Key thoughtKey thought leaders leaders

• Open Open Communication Communication

The first knowledge sharing awards were presented at Knowledge Fair 2000 inAugust. Over 3000 people attended the fair, which was co-hosted by the

Undersecretary, Chief of Naval Operations and Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Bringing the Knowledge of the Department to the tip of the spear!

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DON IM/IT EnvironmentDON IM/IT Environment

StableLearnedObtrusive technologyPresenceActivityPeople support technologyStovepipe mentalityCrisis-drivenComputationHardware focusLocalizedInformation chaosControlStandardizationIsolated Solutions

FlexibleLearningInvisible technologyVirtualPerformanceTechnology supporting peopleIntegrative competencyStrategy-drivenCommunicationClient utility focusUbiquitousKnowledge CentricPoint of Action empowermentOpen StandardsInteroperability

HISTORICALHISTORICALHISTORICALHISTORICAL FUTUREFUTUREFUTUREFUTURE

The World is Changing . . .The World is Changing . . .

Relationship of KM and Relationship of KM and eBusinesseBusiness

Different Lenses, Common Focus