Webinar: "Knowledge Management and Culture Webinar – Part 1" (Wednesday 14 April 2021)

This webinar is the first of two that looks at organisational culture and a case study of some of the factors that affected organisational culture in a newly merged government department. The question and answer session at the end will focus on how these factors affect knowledge sharing, are they universal and if so, do you see them in your organisation, and if so what can you do to turn them to positive rather than negative factors.

When:	14/04/2021 13:30
Where:	Online - Zoom United Kingdom
Presenter:	Dr Derek Shaw
Contact:	info.gig@cilip.org.uk

Description

This webinar is the first of two that looks at organisational culture and a case study of some of the factors that affected organisational culture in a newly merged government department. The question and answer session at the end will focus on how these factors affect knowledge sharing, are they universal and if so do you see them in your organisation, and if so what can you do to turn them to positive rather than negative factors.

Registered attendees will be sent details of how to join the webinar by email. Please note that this session may be recorded. 

Speaker Biography

Dr Derek Shaw is an accomplished Information and Knowledge Management Leader with a PhD in Social Anthropology from Cranfield Defence and Security where he is now a visiting fellow. He is also an Associate Fellow of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S). His research showed why DE&S should be considered as a tribal organisation.  He has a publication record which includes NATO reports and he has an extensive background of experience within the defence sector. He possesses expertise in information and knowledge management theory and pragmatic application of theory to practice as a working KIM lead in DE&S.  As Knowledge Management lead for DE&S he leads DE&S strategically in knowledge protection. He implements and facilitates lessons learned to save costs, minimise risk and improve processes.  His particular interests are in organisational learning, corporate memory, both tacit and explicit. He is recognised as an influential leader who is keen to engage staff and willing to share best practices.   He is an advocate for continuous improvement and positive change, with strategic, tactical and operational experience.  

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