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Lawrence Armstrong is an acclaimed author, speaker, artist, and Chairman of Ware Malcomb, a leading design firm. With a career over three decades, Lawrence has been at the forefront of innovative leadership, guiding Ware Malcomb to national prominence. His unique approachintegrates art, architecture, and business principles, providing a holistic framework for effective leadership. Lawrence's expertise and thought leadership have made him a sought-after speaker and consultant in business. In “Layered Leadership,” Lawrence Armstrong presents a transformative guide that blends architecture's precision with art's creativity to redefine modern leadership. Through practical advice, real-world examples, and thought-provoking exercises, Lawrence explores the concept of layered leadership—building a robust and dynamic organization by integrating strategy, creativity, and execution. This book equips leaders with the tools to embrace innovation, foster collaboration, and achieve sustainable success in a rapidly changing business landscape.

Kurt B. Nielsen is an engineer, entrepreneur, writer and keynote speaker. He has been the CEO of software and consultancy companies, and has for 20 years, worked internationally with Agile, Lean, Scrum, and other progressive leadership patterns.His views are deeply rooted in the Danish Coop movement with focus on individual liberty combined with responsibility for the community.Kurt is the author of the book Liberating Organizations together with a group of collaborators. They have collected a wealth of experience and documented the findings in this book. Liberating Organizations is a book for those who want to generate more value for all stakeholders through their work in organizations. We propose that this can be accomplished through a resilient and sustainable workplace based on people's freedom, engagement and their taking of responsibility.The book is an investigation of the cold case of freedom in organizations, why is there so little of it? The result is a solution, a blueprint for a Liberating Organization – a Constitutional Organization where there is freedom under the rule of law – not the law of the ruler. We show how we got to the state we are in now with leadership in our organizations; why it is not ideal – primarily due to lack of engagement; what a better solution could be; and how to get there. Read about the book: https://liberatingorg.com/   Read an appetizer: https://liberatingorg.com/_d/liborg1.0_appetizer.pdf   Buy the book here: https://prorex.dk/shop/1806-kurt-b-nielsen/18854-liberating-organizations  or contact Kurt at kurt.b.nielsen@gmail.com   Picture of the book: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JfCWb8Le2gL823d37   The e-book: https://liberatingorg.com/liborg1.0.pdf  

Dr. Fred Moss is a mental health advocate/psychiatrist serving in many capacities: keynote speaker, psychiatry expert witness, podcaster, mental health coach, and teacher. A desire to help people be real and heard has been the driving force leading him to multiple settings and roles as a psychiatrist over the years and compelling him to continually look for better, more effective ways to provide the highest quality care to align people with their most authentic self to deliver into an eagerly awaiting world. He is the amazing creator of Welcome To Humanity, The True Voice Course, Healing the Healer, and Global Madness. As the founder of the Welcome to Humanity movement, and the True Voice Mastermind and methodology, Dr. Fred now finds himself making the difference he came here to make. His years in the community, where he has been a physician to over 40,000 patients, and his storied and adventurous life traveling around the world has left him uniquely qualified to remind us of what we already know. Communication is where love arises from, and speaking the truth and listening authentically is the source of that love. He is the author of "Creative 8 - Healing Through Creativity and Self-Expression" and "Find Your True Voice!". He has written many articles for Psychology Today. Also, he has won an award for the best essay at the 2019 Conference for Global Transformation, titled "Global Madness, What Must Happen to Unite.” Fred has also led many courses in True Voice Podcasting, taking people from zipped-lip to podcaster in 12 short weeks. His most recent course is titled "True Voice Course" and is intended to help people who know they have something to say, to rediscover what that really is and get it out into the world. His most recent work is centered around the healing of the healers, aptly named Healing the Healer. The brilliant virtual course reminds the transitioning healers of the world that are released from their official position of a doctor, nurse, social worker, or clinician of any type, which may not be the trauma that they are likely feeling. In fact, it may be an opportunity to reset, rediscover and reenter the healing world in a new capacity, profoundly more aligned with themselves than they have ever been. A mastermind of like-minded individuals is also offered to capitalize on the essential power of community to assist when making significant paradigmatic shifts. Hosted Podcasts: The Healthy Healer [IN]Sanity Podcast with Dr. Fred & Sam Welcome To Humanity https://drfred360.com https://welcometohumanity.net

Lukas Wünsch is a leading expert in Knowledge Management and Research, currently driving strategic initiatives as Senior Manager at MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH. With extensive experience in developing and scaling knowledge ecosystems for global organizations, he has played a key role in shaping sustainable knowledge cultures and research-driven decision-making. Holding a Master's in Management Consulting from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Lukas specializes in integrating structured knowledge strategies with innovative research approaches. Passionate about enabling organizations to leverage knowledge as a competitive advantage, he continuously fosters data-driven insights and collaboration.

Marcel Henriquez – Red Data Solutions. We specialize in combining (unstructured) data from multiple sources to provide insights. With the recent developments in AI, this capability is increasingly the base on which these new KM developments are built. We are mainly focused on getting as much data as possible and structuring it to make it work for the required application. On several occasions we team up with other companies specializing in Knowledge Graph systems and conversational chatbots. I am our companies first contact for clients, new and existing, and I am the first to work out requirements with the client team. This is very deliberate, because I do not want technology to limit the question when the client does not yet know what they want exactly. When we have a solution on paper, that is the moment I shift to my technical experience and start working out how the solution on paper can be transformed into working software. #knowledgemanagement #KMsystems #dataprocessing #searchengines #onedatastoremultipleapplications #conversational_intelligence #natural_language_querying https://www.researchgate.net/publication/373707915_CLARK_Building_Conversational_Intelligence_for_Knowledge_Management_in_the_Space_Domain https://reddata.nl/cases/eglossary/ (dutch) https://reddata.nl/cases/esa-taxonomy-tool/ (dutch) Andrew Herd has 25 years of experience in the space domain, with the past decade as Senior Engineer for Corporate Knowledge Management at the European Space Agency (ESA). He has led over 50 lesson capture and learning initiatives, managed knowledge for ESA's largest Directorate, and developed innovative Lessons Learned web and mobile applications. Andrew is a recognized thought leader with over 30 publications and has chaired international panels on lessons learned. He founded BraveLLAMA, dedicated to advancing knowledge management through enabling others to learn from experience, and launched #ExperienceXChange blog for this same purpose. His energies are currently dedicated towards leading a KMGN hosted project: KM Landscape@2025 – and for this he is grateful to all the co-creators, together with whom he is walking, talking and working. Screen Shot of the CLARK System. Like Superman and CLARK Kent: CLARK allows you to transform your data into a super-power.

https://www.knowledgesummitdublin.com Trinity College Dublin, Ireland23rd-24th June 2025 Knowledge Summit Dublin is for CKOs, CIOs, IT Professionals, Knowledge Managers, Content Managers, Records Managers, Learning Professionals, Researchers, Educators and anyone interested in learning how to run a knowledge centric organization. Learn from a stellar line-up of global speakers at the top of their industries how to become a more knowledge centric organization leveraging AI, knowledge management and human experience. Dublin, renowned for its literary and knowledge connections, now a digital and business hub, is your perfect location for inspiring discussions, learning and the creation of new knowledge together. Join us for our innovative 'flipped' conference, designed to prioritize the exchange and creation of tacit knowledge. More dialogue, more interaction, less slides! This KM conference is curated by practitioners, for practitioners. info@knowledgesummitdublin.com

The show you are about to experience serves twofold. First and foremost, this conversation design elicits knowledge from an experienced individual or expert. It is modeled on conversational theory and utilizes a protagonist, me, to crack into deeper knowledge by a vigorous discussion.  Pioneer Knowledge Services has become adept in this practice and offers it as a service. Think of all those super smart people retiring.  It is the best way to secure and transfer knowledge. The other piece of what this show provides is a self-help guide leading a community group. It will aid anyone as an example to leading communities. Stan Garfield, a true leader in the field of knowledge management, has been a friend to Pioneer Knowledge Services® for many years. Find him on LinkedIn and learn more about the Systems Integration and Knowledge Management (SIKM) Leaders Community. Stan Garfield is a knowledge management author, speaker, and community leader based in Northville, Michigan. This is his 30th year in the field of knowledge management.. Stan spent 8 years at Deloitte leading communities and enterprise social networking. Prior to that, he spent 25 years at HP, Compaq, and Digital Equipment Corporation. Stan launched Digital's first knowledge management program in 1996, helped develop the corporate KM strategy for Compaq, and led the Worldwide Consulting & Integration Knowledge Management Program for HP. He also worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers, St. Louis University School of Medicine, and Washington University School of Medicine. Stan holds a BS in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis.  He leads the SIKM Leaders Community, February 2025, it has 1,264 members globally. The community's main activities are Online threaded discussions – discussions on the field of knowledge management, questions and answers, and links to job postings Monthly calls – presentations by members and invited speakers Stan is invited to present at numerous conferences, including KMWorld and the APQC KM Conference. He has published over 1,000 articles on leadership, innovation, knowledge management, communities of practice, enterprise social networks, and social media. He is the author of the Profiles in Knowledge series featuring knowledge management thought leaders. Books Implementing a Successful KM Program (2007) Successful Knowledge Leadership: Principles and Practice (2013), Chapter 5: The Modern Knowledge Leader: A Results-Oriented Approach Gaining Buy-in for KM (2014), Chapter 2: Obtaining support for KM: The ten commitments Measuring the ROI of Knowledge Management (2016), 2nd Edition, Chapter 7: The case against ROI for knowledge management Proven Practices for Promoting a Knowledge Management Program (2017) Knowledge Management Matters: Words of Wisdom from Leading Practitioners (2018), Chapter 6: Communities Manifesto Handbook of Community Management: A Guide to Leading Communities of Practice (2020) The Five Cs of KM (2022) Knowledge Nuggets: 100 KM Infographics (2023) Profiles in Knowledge: 120 Thought Leaders in Knowledge Management (2024) Content Knowledge Management Site: http://sites.google.com/site/stangarfield/ LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/stangarfield/ Twitter Feed: http://twitter.com/stangarfield

It was October, 1993. To Art Murray, these were exciting times. He'd just arrived in Moscow and saw firsthand the artillery damage to the Russian Parliament building, a.k.a., “The White House,” from the constitutional crisis which happened a few weeks earlier. He was invited to speak on the new "information economy." But the audience's reaction surprised him. "What good is all of this information if you can't act on it?" they asked. They were confirming what he'd already concluded years earlier - that knowledge (deciding what action to take) was far more valuable than information alone. He returned to the U.S. and launched Telart Technologies, now Applied Knowledge Sciences, Inc. Building upon over a 25 years of knowledge and experience, AKSciences helps clients around the world capture and grow their corporate brain trust and become knowledge-sharing enterprises. Clients have included: the Pan American Health Organization; Abu Dhabi Police HQ, Western Region Development Council, and General Secretary Executive Council; Lockheed Martin; the US Air Force; US Army Research Laboratory; Willis Towers Watson; World Trade Center Dulles Airport; and many others. Much of this body of work has been published in several books, including “Deep Learning Manual: The Knowledge Explorer's Guide to Self-Discovery in Education, Work, and Life (2016),” and “Building the Enterprise of the Future: Co-Creating and Delivering Extraordinary Value in an Eight-Billion-Mind World (2018),” along with the decade-long series “Future of the Future,” published by KMWorld Magazine. Through his many seminars and workshops, Art has shown hundreds of executives how to compete in a complex, rapidly-changing world. Specialties: Transforming traditional organizations into knowledge-sharing enterprises; human deep learning; building and curating e-bodies of knowledge; organizational knowledge governance. https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1944183 Gibson Affordances Art Murray LinkedIn News Release India Ministry of Education India

Elizabeth McLean is the founder and Chief Knowledge and Information Strategist at Knowsaic, her consulting practice based in the Washington DC area. Liz was an early adopter of web collaboration and content collection solutions to pioneer knowledge exchange and expertise connections for domestic and international enterprises. Liz is inspired to seek out and amplify knowledge flow and knowledge continuity with a focus on how project teams and experts can create or improve frameworks and culture for deeper knowledge exchange, experience capitalization and learning.Ms. McLean has recent work experience with the United States Agency for International Development's as a knowledge manager in the Knowledge Services Center located in Washington, D.C. There, Liz met with global agency and implementing partners to assess program team needs and select tools and practices for enhanced collaboration, learning and innovation.As collaboration amplifier, Liz promoted and contributed to the agency's global enterprise social network. Liz facilitated several communities of practice and participated in agency-wide blogs. She was the content curator and tool administrator for Developedia, an internal wiki for process knowledge and information exchange.Also at USAID, Liz was a facilitator of the KM Reference Group, a community of practice designed for shared learning on challenges and outcomes of KM practitioners from USAID and other international development actors such as The World Bank, The Inter-AmericanDevelopment Bank, the U.S. State Department, Johns Hopkins' Jhpiego, implementing partners such as Save the Children, and independent consultants.Liz convenes knowledge exchange conversations for the Virtual Events Committee of an international non-profit organization. She provides non-profit and social enterprise organizations with knowledge and information frameworks that create value for their mission and capabilities.Over her 20 years of experience, Liz created and managed systems of record and collaboration tools for corporate, executive branch of government and non-profit executives and directors in the fields of satellite telecommunications, telecommunications, venture capital, renewable energy, law and charitable foundations. Liz participates in these learning and professional groups: Association for Independent Information Professionals The Knowledge Management Community of DC (KMDC) KM4Dev SIKM KMI Alums Slack Channel DEVEX Society for International Development-Washington DC (SID-W)

Nicki Usiondek has a robust background in leading strategic initiatives and optimizing information systems to enhance organizational efficiency, knowledge management and collaboration. Currently serving as Senior Knowledge Management Manager at Fragomen, Nicki excels in establishing communication channels that facilitate global knowledge exchange. She oversees Microsoft Search and SharePoint administration, guiding a team of digital employee experts to enhance information accessibility, embrace design thinking, and streamline processes using Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Nicki brings over a decade of experience in Knowledge Management. Nicki holds a Master of Library & Information Science and a Master of Arts in History from Wayne State University, complemented by a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from Emory University and a Design Thinking and Innovation Certification from Harvard Business School Online. Her educational background and hands-on experience have equipped her with a unique blend of skills in managing complex information systems and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. https://youtu.be/cf4DZiw6r9E?si=o7urIcAhXudmIcGH

Vanessa is a serial business builder and technology innovator with over 25 years of experience across SAP, Trigger Media and McKinsey. The businesses she has built and relaunched are leaders in their verticals. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sugarwork, an enterprise SaaS knowledge sharing platform empowering employers to own and maintain the tacit knowledge, skills, and relationships that drive their businesses using generative AI. She was most recently Vice President of SAP.iO, SAP's early-stage venture arm, where she oversaw SAP.iO's North American Foundries in New York and San Francisco, and recruited and accelerated 87enterprise software startups. Prior to SAP, Vanessa was Chief Operating Officer at Trigger Media Group, a $22MM digital media incubator. She co-founded and was the interim CEO of Trigger's portfolio companies: Inside Hook (digital media company &men's lifestyle brand; sold to private equity) and Fevo (SaaS technology for group experiences in sports and music; Series C, market leader). She began her career at McKinsey & Company and was an Associate Partner in the Firm's Media and Entertainment Practice, based in Amsterdam, London and New York. Sugarwork Vanessa currently serves as a Non-Executive director of Appen Ltd. (ASX: APX), a global AI data services company; and Goodman Group (ASX: GMG), a global industrial real estate company. She serves on the Audit Committee for Appen and the Sustainability& Innovation Committee for Goodman. Vanessa graduated magna cum laude with an AB in psychology from Harvard University and cum laude with a JD from Harvard Law School. She was a Fulbright Scholar at Universiteit Utrecht in the Netherlands where she conducted independent research on the International War Crimes Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Court of Justice. She serves as a member of Harvard University's Board of Overseers, and as a Past President Director of the Harvard Alumni Association (was President from July2021 - June 2022). She lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

Jean-Claude F. Monney is a Digital Transformation Advisor, Co-founder and Managing Partner at The Monney Group LLC. With 21 years of experience in the semiconductor industry and 19 years in the software industry across Europe and the USA, Jean-Claude transitioned in 2017 to establish his own consulting practice.His work focuses on guiding organizations through digital transformation, with a particular emphasis on fostering partnerships between human and artificial intelligence — a concept he calls Hybrid Intelligence.Jean-Claude's deep expertise in digital strategy, knowledge management, and AI integration has helped organizations unlock the full potential of emerging technologies. During his tenure at Microsoft, he served as Chief Knowledge Officer and U.S. Chief Technology Strategist, where he spearheaded key initiatives that aligned technology with business strategy. He has also served as a faculty member at Columbia University, sits on various boards, and is a member of the World Economic Forum's Expert Network, specializing in Digital Transformation. Additionally, Jean-Claude served as the Program Director for The Conference Board's 2024 AI Conference.As a practitioner, Jean-Claude has led three global Digital Workplace transformations and is widely recognized as one of the leading specialists in leveraging knowledge to drive innovation and productivity. His thought leadership has been showcased through keynote addresses at prestigious institutions such as NASA, the World Bank, and KMWorld, industry events as well as at over 100 Fortune 500 companies.From semiconductors to AI, Jean-Claude's career reflects his remarkable foresight and adaptability in an ever-evolving technological landscape. His passion for continuous learning and helping others is captured in his concept of Promptification, which underscores the value of human-centered AI design and the art of entering into a meaningful dialogue between humans and AI—where thoughtful questioning and collaborative exploration unlock new levels of insight and innovation. LinkedIn Newsletter, The Art of the Possible – The Art of Possible

Dr. Rachel Teague is a collaborator, TEDx speaker, engaging facilitator, writer, and emerging authority in KM. Her primary focus lies in the human dimension of KM, focusing on culture, knowledge transfer, and retention where she's known to ‘translate nerd to human'. Dr. Teague extends her influence as a consultant and educator specializing in areas such as Prosci Change Management, Process Improvement, and DEI making her a driving force in the realms of knowledge, education, and organizational enhancement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz4TiuktjDw&t=1s

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Blake Melnick is a seasoned leader and innovator in the fields of Knowledge Management and Workplace Innovation, with over two decades of experience as a Chief Knowledge Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer, transforming organizations through strategic initiatives and innovative practices. As the Founder and Chief Knowledge Officer of the Knowledge Management Institute of Canada, Blake has been instrumental in advancing the practice of knowledge management across diverse industries, helping organizations harness their collective intelligence to drive sustainable innovation, business excellence, and competitive advantage. Blake's leadership in knowledge management is built on a strong foundation of practical expertise and academic insight. His work focuses on creating knowledge-sharing cultures that enable organizations to evolve in response to rapidly changing environments. He has designed and delivered Canada's first Knowledge Management and Workplace Innovation Graduate Certificate Program, collaborating with leading institutions to bring cutting-edge solutions to the forefront of organizational learning and development. As the Co-Founders and Principal Catalyst at the Workplace Innovation Network for Canada (WINCan), Blake has spearheaded national initiatives aimed at fostering employee-led innovation. His efforts have helped bridge the gap between education and industry, promoting innovation ecosystems where employee-led innovation can thrive. Through partnerships with academic, government, and industry stakeholders, Blake has successfully implemented workplace innovation programs that align organizational goals with employee engagement and development. Blake's extensive experience includes senior roles in organizations such as Husky Energy, Atlantis Systems Corporation, and the Institute for Knowledge Innovation and Technology where he led strategic knowledge management initiatives that improved operational effectiveness, facilitated organizational change, and fostered cultures of learning and innovation. His ability to integrate technology, knowledge, and people into cohesive innovation ecosystems, has made him a sought-after advisor, speaker, and thought leader in the fields of Knowledge Management and Workplace Innovation. Blake is also the Host and Executive Producer of “For What it's Worth with Blake Melnick” podcast series. https://californiatypewritermovie.com

Kim Sherwin is the Director, Knowledge at Aurecon. Kim is a Librarian by trade and has 20+ years of experience in libraries and knowledge management across a range of sectors including engineering, design and advisory consulting, law, defence, public libraries, tertiary and higher education, in both the UK and Australia. Kim has a strong interest in the people and culture aspects of knowledge sharing and has a soft spot for communicating the value it can bring. Kim Sherwin (she/her) BA(Hons), MA, MCLIP, AALIA      

With over 15 years of experience, Rachad's mission is to align organizational learning and knowledge management programs with the organizational priorities and goals, identifying and assessing learning needs, and delivering an integrated learning strategy that balances experiential, social, and formal learning. Rachad is pioneering Expertise-based knowledge management which is a key pillar to establish strategies for knowledge sharing, transferring, reusing, and applying expertise to solve technical engineering problems. Rachad considers artificial intelligence techniques as an extension to human capabilities to help in designing the enterprise knowledge architecture, retain critical knowledge, and map the expertise to support customer projects. Rachad's purpose is to foster a culture of learning and sharing that empowers engineers to grow and innovate. In 2024, Rachad has founded 3R knowledge Services that provides world class proven experience management services and products in the field of organizational learning. He established and pioneered expertise-based knowledge management principles in his company's product and services offering. Between 2013 and 2024, Rachad has lead GE Renewable Energy in the field of organizational learning and knowledge management. He was responsible for designing and implementing an integrated learning strategy, system and processes. He was accountable for defining the enterprise knowledge architecture with the right set of knowledge-sharing communities. Rachad has documented monetary savings enabled by the Knowledge sharing program. From 2008 to 2011, Rachad acted as a knowledge management advisor for a government agency in Dubai, UAE. He directed the requirements for the EFQM Excellence Award. He implemented the enterprise knowledge architecture and the operational processes. His efforts have resulted in winning the award. Rachad holds a doctoral degree in industrial engineering (2017) and a master's in software engineering (2012) from the Grenoble Institute of Technology. Rachad has co-authored a recent book in the field of knowledge management and research innovation. Rachad has numerous scientific publications in prestigious conferences and journals. In his thesis, he proposed a groundbreaking framework to characterize and configure the collaboration dynamics for virtual collectives. The framework has proven its effectiveness in multiple professional contexts and organizations. #Expertise-Based_Knowledge_Management #Learning_Organization #KM  #Artificial_Intelligence #Knowledge-Sharing #Skills-Disseminators

Sven Rinke is based in Vienna, Austria, and is passionate about cultivating learning cultures, driving digital transformation, and fostering collaborative environments that empower professionals to excel and innovate. Sven holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Duke University and is currently the Director of Knowledge Management & Learning Strategy at SimCorp, a global fintech company headquartered in Denmark, where he also serves as an Employee-elected member of the Board of Directors. His approach to KM and Learning is characterized by a deep belief in the power of shared knowledge, social learning, and collaborative innovation for driving organizational success. His vision for the future of knowledge management is one where technology, strategy, and human insight come together to create dynamic, resilient organizations equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern business and non-profit landscape.

Laura Pike Seeley, MLIS is a knowledge and organizational development professional with over fifteen years of experience in library and knowledge services. She currently serves as Knowledge Program Manager at HKS, Inc., a leading global architecture firm headquartered in Dallas. In this role, Laura helps guide the firm's knowledge strategy by championing knowledge building and sharing, information organization and findability, and employee experience within the digital workplace. After graduating from Texas A&M University, Laura earned her Master of Library and Information Science (MS) and Master of Arts in History (MA) from Simmons College in Boston. Her interest in the digital workplace follows naturally from her background in corporate library services, where effective outreach and communications, information and resource organization, and a constant focus on the user experience were key drivers of success. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband and two sons.

Liesa, a German native thriving in the heart of New York City, is the founder of Witt Collective, a boutique Knowledge Management Consultancy headquartered in the Big Apple. With an unyielding passion for cultivating profound connections and artistry, Liesa's journey has been a global odyssey that transcends borders and industries. Liesa's free spirit and artistic soul inspire a culture of curiosity, perpetual learning, and self-improvement. She champions the values of embracing change and nurturing unique paths to success, challenging conventional boundaries, and encouraging innovative thinking. Liesa brings a global perspective to her consultancy, with experience spanning diverse cultures and sectors. Her boutique approach to consulting fosters creativity, communication, and collaboration to ignite change, ensuring personalized strategies that drive results. As the Knowledge Management Director of Women in Tech US, Liesa is a passionate advocate for empowering women on their journey to success.

Leif Edvinsson The World´s first director of Intellectual Capital, 1991-99, SkandiaThe Worlds´fist holder of Professorship on Intellectual Capital Lund University, Sweden, 2000-Appointed adj. professor The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2006Appointed the Brain of the Year, 1998The KEN Practitioner of the Year 2004Listed in The World´s 50 Most Influential Thinkers 2006Listed in Who is Who in the WorldLuminary Award 2013 by Peter Drucker Foundation, Intel and European Commission for Thought LeadershipKnowledge Award 2017 together with UN Specialties: Intellectual Capital Management of Enterprises, Cities or NationsInnovations and Future Centers

In my role as the Head of Knowledge Management at PwC Switzerland, I bring together strategic vision and a commitment to continuous innovation, all while ensuring focused execution. Working closely with leadership and practice groups, my main focus is on developing, implementing, and constantly improving knowledge processes and practice support tools that align with the firm's business objectives. By doing so, I enable the firm and its employees to generate more value and fully leverage knowledge as a strategic asset. With over 11 years of professional experience, I am a seasoned knowledge management expert. I hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and I am also certified as a Knowledge Manager (CKM). Throughout my career, I have successfully coordinated partners and collaborators on complex projects, demonstrating a keen understanding of processes, structures, and projects as a whole. Additionally, I possess strong mediation skills, allowing me to effectively navigate differing opinions and approaches among leaders. I am skilled at building consensus and alignment, and I am known for creating action-oriented plans that support business objectives. My professional style is characterized by energy, passion, and a proactive approach. I am highly motivated, solution-oriented, and have a sense of humor that helps foster a positive impact both within and outside of the organization.

Sebastiaan Borgers is a strategic and innovative business transformation and a L&D leader with expertise in designing and implementing effective change and learning & development programs. He demonstrates ability to lead organizational change and transformation initiatives. He has a keen interest in resolving sustainability and ESG challenges. Proven track record of formulating and implementing strategies to enhance employee growth and increase organizational performance.In-depth understanding of sales and business development. Proficient at leading trainings, workshops, and coaching programs.

History When I first conceived the idea of Bwise, I had sharing in mind. I have always considered collaboration the best community effort. Pure value in doing something constructive while networking and sharing at the same time. I had hoped that BWise would be a platform where grandmothers were teaching canning and cooking. Grandfathers were teaching masonry and tree pruning. Where you could find an educator local to you on any subject you can think of. Philosopy I have always dreamed of being an engineer. Of developing a better car, or gadget. A way to capture or use energy. I only want to improve, not to be a burden. Since I was a child I thought one should invest in what is closest to you first. God, Yourself, your family, your community and your country. As part of my transition from the Army I had to ask myself what I wanted to do afterwards. It's a big ask, you must know your own self-worth to give yourself an honest answer. I settled on property management...you could say I settled on it because it was a sure bet. I was comfortable with all the tasks and duties associated with it.  I know the return on investment. BWise www.bwise.app BWise is a fully comprehensive sales and marketing platform for the teacher, instructors, DIYer and mentor. Any industry can benefit from this education model and any type of industry or individual would benefit from implementing it. #onlinelearning #education #learning #elearning #onlineclasses #handsonlearning #learneasier #lifeskills #bwise #onlinelearning #onlinecourses #coaching #teachers #teaching #student #learning

Hello, my name is Laurie Sisson .Dollmaking has been a large part of my life for many years. I invented "The Foot" which allows dollhouse dolls to stand without doll stands and look more lifelike because they can bend at the knee and hip. All of the individually sculpted dolls I create are made with The Foot. Making One Inch Scale Character dolls led to making smaller scale dolls. Things I wanted for them were not easily available so, I made them for myself, then sold them to others who also wanted them.  The Foot was one of these products (13 sizes) and so are the half-inch scale hats.I have always worked in multiple fields: painting, sculpture, photography, graphics, and miniatures.   No matter what you learn, you can always find ways to use that knowledge. It seems that for me, one thing leads to another. Miniatures uses everything.

Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., C.S.P., is an internationally sought-after speaker, author, and organizational consultant who transfers his knowledge of exceptional business practices in ways that develop joyful and productive workplaces with a focus on customer experience. His insights encourage leaders and front-line workers to grow and invest passionately in all aspects of their lives.Dr. Michelli is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Nielson BookScan, and New York Times' #1 bestselling author. His books include: Stronger Through Adversity: World-Class Leaders Share Pandemic-Tested Lessons on Thriving During the Toughest Challenges The Airbnb Way: 5 Leadership Lessons for Igniting Growth Through Loyalty, Community, and Belonging Driven to Delight: Delivering World-Class Customer Experience the Mercedes-Benz Way Leading The Starbucks Way: 5 Principles for Connecting with Your Customer, Your Products, and Your People The Zappos Experience: 5 Principles to Inspire Engage and WOW Prescription for Excellence: Leadership Lessons for Creating a World-Class Customer Experience from UCLA Health System The New Gold Standard: 5 Leadership Principles for Creating a Legendary Customer Experience Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary When Fish Fly: Lessons for Creating a Vital and Energized Workplace co-authored with the owner of the "World- Famous" Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle Customer Magic: The Macquarie Way -How to reimagine customer experience to transform your business

Jort de Vries is a scholar, researching the integration of knowledge in Marine Spatial Planning policy and maritime development for his PhD at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. Jort also works as an advisor at Deltares, a Dutch company at the forefront of knowledge production concerning coastal, water, maritime and general delta management.  Jort just published the first paper of his PhD titled "making knowledge matter, understanding and improving knowledge integration in Dutch marine spatial planning policy" which can be accessed with the following link: https://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S0964-5691(23)00453-2 Jort recommends the following book, which demonstrates how spatial planning, when integrated with knowledge and interests from all relevant stakeholders leads to valuable, efficient and healthy spaces for communities, whereas the opposite can lead to segregation, crime and general dissatisfaction:  "The life and death of Great American cities. by Jane Jacobs" A book which demonstrates the Dutch way of looking at space is: "environmental planning in the Netherlands, Too good to be true". by Gert de Roo.  Finally, if anyone is interested in the kind of research programs Jort is involved with when it comes to informing Marine Spatial Planning and Offshore Wind Farm policy, the following video provides an overview of current efforts: https://www.nwo.nl/en/cases/what-is-the-environmental-impact-of-wind-farms-in-the-north-sea

Jamie Muskopf, D.S.W. (she/her/'o ia) enjoys a career in knowledge and information strategy that often traverses less conventional paths. Dr. Muskopf has more than 20 years of executive leadership and consulting experience in the fields of technology and knowledge strategy and is currently the Director of Technical Assistance, Learning, and Knowledge Management at Lux Consulting Group. In 2020 she earned a Doctor of Social Work, studying Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation and holds Master of Science degrees in Information and Knowledge Strategy from Columbia University and Information Systems from Hawai'i Pacific University. She enthusiastically brings the Science of Social Work into how she teaches and applies the principles of knowledge strategy and has worked with organizations like Nike, Microsoft, the USDA, the United States Navy, and Department of Defense. Dr. Muskopf is proud to be Native Hawaiian and an active-duty Navy submarine officer's spouse and serves as a subject matter expert for The Rosie Network's Service to CEO program for military spouses and veterans. She is President of the Board of Directors for Ho'ola Veteran Services (Ho'ola Farms) and She is trained in Building Resilience through Trauma-Informed Practices in Higher Education, is certified in Adult Mental Health First Aid in the US and is an ETS Sponsor trained to assist individuals transitioning out of military service. Dr. Muskopf is a Certified Facilitator of the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method which she uses to help students and clients share tacit knowledge in 3D.

Senior Business Manager / Director with broad global experience across a range of industries from energy to finance to software to government to information and knowledge management. Business developer, coach, mentor, project director and practitioner able to deal at all levels of organizations. Proficient in turning around under-performing businesses and helping people to realize their potential. I enjoy helping organizations to improve the way they work and to equip people to make better decisions. My background is financial yet eclectic: I spent 25 years in the City as Senior Manager at Saudi International Bank and as a Vice President at Zurich Reinsurance. I was an early pioneer of intranets in the mid 90's, one of the first 'knowledge managers'​ in the city of London In 1998 I embarked on a portfolio career that encompassed, consultancy, coaching and pro bono charitable work. During that time, I have been Strategy & Business Advisor to the CEO of a dotcom software organization (Sopheon PLC) for 3 years, Information & Knowledge Advisor to the CEO of a leading reinsurance broker (BMS Group) for 7 years and Managing Partner of a successful consulting organization, Sparknow LLP from 2008-2012. In 2014 I was a founding Trustee of PlanZheroes a UK Charity. In 2017 I was invited to become Knowledge & Information Management Ambassador for The Chartered Institute of Libraries & Information Professionals (CILIP) a Charitable organization to help further the global cause of the KM profession through the development of a Chartership Accreditation Programme. From January 2020 I was appointed President Elect. I've worked for clients in the energy, industrial, government, development and transport sectors leading assignments in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe and Middle East. Diplomacy intrigues me. I am a member of the Royal Institute for International Affairs (Chatham House) and of the Institute of Directors. I am an author, I run Masterclasses and speak at international events on information and knowledge management. A member of the British Standards Institute KM Standards Committee (KMS/1), I was also a visiting lecturer on Brighton University's MBA on Knowledge & Innovation. I've been the Chairman of a golf club and the Manager of a football club both of which taught me the need for effective stakeholder engagement at a young age. https://www.knowledgeetal.com/?p=3512 The future cannot be known, it can only be imagined. A collaborative valedictory | knowledge et al A collaborative valedictory Paul Corney

Apryl serves as the Chief of Events for Pioneer Knowledge Services and is a highly organized and results driven problem solver with extensive Knowledge Management, Quality and Compliance Management experience in multiple regulated industries. She is dedicated to the discovery and creation of knowledge, building highly skilled people in the organization, and maintenance of knowledge resources. Practiced in design, development, & deployment of computerized systems to aid in processes and improve efficiency. Passionate in the art of training and knowledge retention. Strong operations professional with a knowledge of quality systems, manufacturing, and supply chain. Bachelor of Science focused in Biology from Westminster College. Master of Science in Knowledge Management from Kent State University.

Maggie Starkey is an accomplished Knowledge Management Specialist with 10+ years of distinguished performance in multiple roles in the manufacturing industry. She is an innovator who seeks out opportunities for improvements and implements new ideas to make a positive difference for her colleagues at Kraton Corporation. In 2020, she found her passion for knowledge management after seeing the vast amount of knowledge being lost at Kraton and became the key player in the creation and implementation of the Knowledge Management program. She holds an associate degree in business management and a BS in Public Relations and Marketing and a MS in Knowledge Management. Among her vast knowledge from experience and higher education, she regularly attends conferences and trainings to continually be a great leader, expert in knowledge management and other key areas that tie directly to KM. She is a change agent for Kraton, continually developing and implementing new tools and mechanisms to improve work processes and share knowledge across the R&D organization she represents at Kraton. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her boyfriend, playing with her dog, Bella, and cooking. Sponsor of this podcast Website https://www.simcorp.com  

Leila is a strategist and educator in the field of digital transformation and marketing strategy. She has been recognized for her work in leading digital transformation initiatives, developing successful marketing strategies, and driving innovation and growth in highly competitive markets across Europe. Over the past 10 years she created and developed a new business strategy, called "The Strategy of Kindness" with the objective of "bringing businesses with purpose together". Leila's strategy of Kindness is about creating a culture of positivity and trust where businesses can come together with a shared purpose. In addition to her professional experience, Leila is also a professor of new business models in the Master's Degree in Industry 4.0 and of Marketing Management in the Master's Degree in Organizational Engineering, Project and Business Management at Universidad Europea Madrid. She holds two PhDs, one in Economics and Business from the European University of Madrid in 2016, and a second doctorate in Communication, from the University of Malaga in 2022. She researches and publishes on topics such as digital transformation, strategic management, marketing, and sustainable business models and serves as a mentor for young professionals and students pursuing careers in technology and business. Article about the Strategy of Kindness: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/embracing-strategy-kindness-driving-digital-value-lunguleac-bardasuc%3FtrackingId=YAJSMBreRAy6NnkkVNszZQ%253D%253D/?trackingId=YAJSMBreRAy6NnkkVNszZQ%3D%3D What is industry 4.0 and the Fourth Industrial Revolution? | McKinsey #StrategyOfKindness Resource about Six Thinking Hats Book by Edward de Bono Six Thinking Hats® - Looking at a Decision in Different Ways (mindtools.com)

Dawn is proud to be building Knowledge Management capabilities at Implement Consulting Group - a truly unique Danish-born global consulting company. Dawn Brushammar has spent a 25+ year career connecting people to relevant knowledge and information. This includes leading information and knowledge initiatives for leading consulting firms, building databases for an Emmy-winning daytime talk show host, running research services for a major financial services player, and being a librarian at several universities and an environmental and sustainability research institute. She even had an entrepreneurial stint with her own professional organizing and productivity company. Dawn is a data and taxonomy nerd and forever a librarian at heart.

25+ year background in creating and implementing strategies in the trenches with excellent, measurable business results. Designed and implemented GE's KM strategy from 2015-19. Program recognized as one of the best KM implementations across industries. Left GE in early October 2019 - now available for consulting opportunities. Previously designed and implemented the KM strategy at ConocoPhillips, taking the program from last in the industry to the industry leader. Worked closely with the business to document and validate $100s millions in business value. Articles / Materials / Books contributed to in the last several years: Portfolio of 90 KM-related articles (Governance) used for Kent State Course – Designing and Implementing KM in the Workplace 62 online videos (KM Instruction) for the same Kent State Graduate KM Program course Collaborate Smarter, Not Harder – Sloan Management Review (SMR) – September 2019 Knowledge Management in GE – Leading-Edge Communities, KM Cookbook by KM Icons, June 2019 Driving Business impact Through Collaboration Analytics, Connected Commons – May 2019 Investing in Boundary-Spanning Collaboration to Drive Efficiency and Innovation – September 2016 – Organizational Dynamics Critical Knowledge Transfer – Harvard Press – December 2014 Planet BP Lower 48 Article on Business Unit Restructuring – September 2014 Designing Effective Knowledge Networks – MIT Sloan Management Review - September 2013 2004-2013 Sanitized Oil & Gas Company Case Study – October 2013 Book: The New Edge in Knowledge – (featuring the ConocoPhillips story) - 2011 Networking Field Book Chapter on Networks at ConocoPhillips - 2011 Making of OneWiki – an Enterprise-wide encyclopedia of knowledge – Spirit Magazine – November 2010 Harnessing Your Staff's Informal Networks - HBR - February 2010 Facebook for the Enterprise from E&P Magazine July 2009 Collaboration in Big Oil – Harts EP – April 2009

Communication, Knowledge Management, and Project Management consultant. PhD in Information Science (IBICT/UFRJ) with a Master's degree in Communication (UERJ), MBA in Innovation and Strategic Management (HSM Education) and specialization in Project Management (IBMEC), all in Brazil.  Open Data Institute Research Fellow - Value of Data Cohort, with a research focused on strategies to encourage organizations to use and share data to address various challenges through the Data Thinking Journey Canvas.  Co-creator and facilitator of KMAP Canvas, a knowledge mapping tool that uses a design thinking approach. ROM Knowledgeware Partner in delivering KM projects in Central and South America.  Independent researcher, Professor and Master on Business and Knowledge Management (MBKM) Coordinator at the Reference Center for Strategic Intelligence – CRIE, lab for Entrepreneurship and Innovation associated with the Engineering Program of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), in Brazil. Engaged as a Knowledge Management Researcher at the Euvaldo Lodi Institute (IEL) within inovabra, an innovation ecosystem fostering transformative solutions inside and outside Bradesco, a major Brazilian bank. #KM #KnowledgeManagement #TacitKnowledge #Ba #SharingKnowledge #OpenData #Communications #Innovation #ProjectManagement LInks above:https://theodi.org/profile/larriza-thurler/    https://www.kmap.com.br/ Partners | Rom Knowledgeware (kmrom.com) inovabra | Bradesco https://www.crie.ufrj.br/quem-somos/https://lac.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Field%20Office%20Americas/Documentos/Publicaciones/2021/09/REPORTE_GANAR-GANAR_2021_INGLES.pdf https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL895GoS39fCRWtvHBaSgGOfmd_-9P6WuUhttps://miro.com/miroverse/data-thinking-canvas-template/?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=trans-triggered-miroverse-approved-publishedLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrizathurler 

With 15+ years of experience, Naureen is a strategic leader dedicated to driving data and AI transformations that enable data and AI centric modernization initiatives, with a strong emphasis on achieving tangible business outcomes and transformational impact for organizations. Her expertise encompasses project management, change management, learning and adoption strategies, strategic communications, and effective stakeholder management. Naureen is also a fervent advocate for Inclusion & Diversity and a champion of data literacy and culture. She holds a Master's Degree from Columbia University in Information & Knowledge Strategy and a Certification in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. Naureen Aziz | Columbia University School of Professional Studies

Denise Carter MSc FCLIP Denise is based in Geneva, Switzerland. Her company DCision Consult, provides research, competitive intelligence and qualitative analysis to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in Switzerland, France, Germany, and the U.S.    Before setting up her own business 10 years ago, Denise worked for 15 plus years for a small biopharmaceutical company in Geneva, latterly as part of the global business intelligence team.  Prior to that Denise designed and implemented a new global information unit for the company, creating new services and resources. She was awarded a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Award for customer service in 2006. Denise began her career at ICI Chemicals & Polymers in the UK bringing an information service back in-house to support 1000 research chemists. Denise has published multiple articles on different information topics and presented at international conferences. Denise consults as a Senior Analyst for JInfo for Competitive Intelligence projects. She is on the Editorial Board for Business Information Review and conducted four of their annual Business Information Surveys. Denise is currently serving on the Board of the Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP). She also serves on CILIP's Knowledge & Information Management (K&IM) special interest group committee. When she finished her library degree at Aberystwyth/University of Wales (in the time before the internet), Denise really wanted to be a human “Google” working in the reference department of a public library, but somehow got side-tracked into information management in industry and she has loved every second. But… rooting out that obscure but relevant piece of data for a customer still gives her a buzz. Denise.carter@dcisionconsult.com www.dcisionconsult.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-compintell/

Dr. Moria Levy is one of the foremost thought leaders driving the knowledge management discipline forward. In 1998, Dr.  Levy established ROM Knowledgeware, a firm specializing in KM. ROM turned out to be one of the biggest KM firms worldwide, nowadays with 40 employees daily serving KM organizations worldwide. Moria didn't settle for owning and leading a big KM firm, exceptional in its size in this evolving market. She pushed forward to develop new methodologies addressing intranets, lessons learned, knowledge retention, collaborative knowledge development, and more. These methodologies, based on fieldwork, were later the basis for her research papers and books, having nowadays over 1,000 citations. In 2017 Moria Levy was included in the Journal Impact Factor of Thomson Reuters. ​Dr. Levy led the first worldwide initiative of a KM standard: the Israeli KM standard SII25006. This standard was published In 2012 and was the foundation on which KM in Israel later developed. In 2015 she was chosen by the International Standards Organization (ISO) to lead a global experts team in developing  a KM standard. This resulted in ISO30401 – Knowledge management systems an agreed upon comprehensive compass for knowledge management excellence. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtUccSCFMDzVh1D0pS143uh7Jk1rl893U #knowledgemanagement #knowledgeretention #KiSure #ISO30401 #KMGN

Aaron is the owner of ClockworkWP. He has built sites for companies of all shapes and sizes, ranging from small nonprofits to Fortune 100 companies, since beginning his work with WordPress in 2008. An organizer for WordCamp Atlanta and the Atlanta WordPress Meetup, Aaron provides leadership and speaks regularly at events throughout the WordPress community. https://twitter.com/areimann

https://www.eosworldwide.com/stas-balanevsky Stas Balanevsky As a seasoned entrepreneur and Certified EOS Implementer, Stas Balanevsky has aunique understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by business owners.With over 30 years of experience across diverse industries, including healthcare, digitalmarketing and media, sporting goods, and international finance, Stas has developed awell-rounded skillset and a passion for helping others succeed. Starting his first business at just 13 years old, Stas has nurtured a lifelong love forentrepreneurship and the drive to push others to achieve their goals. In addition to hiswork as a Certified EOS Implementer, Stas is a highly sought-after speaker, a memberof the Western New York Vistage trusted advisor group, an Entrepreneurial LeapCollaborator and serves on the board of the Holimont Ski Club. When Stas is not working, he can be found on the slopes of said Holimont Ski Resort oron the water, enjoying his passions for skiing and sailing. He is married with two adultchildren and loves traveling the globe with his family and friends. Stas brings a unique combination of expertise, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit to hiswork, making him a valuable asset to any organization seeking to achieve its goals andreach new heights.

David Gurteen is a keynote speaker and conversational facilitator specializing in knowledge management, organizational learning, and conversational leadership. He gives keynote talks, organizes knowledge cafés, and conducts workshops globally. He is best known for creating the Gurteen Knowledge Café. This conversational process brings people together to learn from each other, share experiences, and make sense of a rapidly changing, complex world. He also publishes a monthly Knowledge Letter, which has been running for 24 years. Currently, he is developing a website and writing on an online book (a blook) on Conversational Leadership. Conversational leadership is an emerging discipline that recognizes the power of conversation and takes a conversational approach to working together effectively in a complex world.  It embraces principles like distributed leadership, skilful conversation, and nurturing community, seeing leadership as a choice and conversation as critical for sensemaking, relationships, decisions, and action. An Introduction to Conversational Leadership LinkedIn

Joost Visser There's an African proverb that says it takes a whole village to raise a child. Likewise, it takes a whole community to build a successful business that can grow and contribute to a healthy economy, people and planet.This is the motto of CONNECTS/TIAO, a specialist in the enabling technology and collaborative capabilities needed for business engagement and collaboration co-founded by Joost in 2016.Joost started his career in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) where he developed a broad expertise in the areas of sales, marketing, strategy development and general management in executive roles in various countries around the world.Since 2006 Joost has been helping small, medium and large organizations in private, public and non-profit sectors to transform their organizations to become more efficient and effective and more sustainable. Doug Smith Doug Smith is the architect of Performance-Driven Change and Cohort Approach to scaling change. He is a former McKinsey & Company partner and author of books ranging from 19th century African history to the birth of the information age to managing change to the classic text about teams to a moral philosophy for the 21st century. Performance-Driven Change, like Strategic Doing, is grounded in core principles required to address complex problems and collaborations. The tools and methods have been used to drive both performance (real results) and change (new capabilities) across more than sixty different industries and fields – at both the enterprise as well as entire field level. Ed Morrison Ed Morrison is co-CEO of Strategic Doing Networks and Senior Research Fellow of The Conference Board. He developed Strategic Doing, a discipline to accelerate collaboration and innovation in open, loosely connected networks. He is co-author of the book, Strategic Doing: Ten Skills for Agile Leadership (Wiley, 2019). Ed started his career in Washington, DC, where he was legislative assistant to an Ohio congressman, staff attorney in the Office of Policy Planning for the Federal Trade Commission, and a staff member for the Senate Democratic Policy Committee. In that role, he managed floor legislation involving tax, trade, and competitiveness. He then joined a corporate strategy consulting firm, where he conducted strategy studies for large companies like Ford, Volvo, and General Electric. After this work, Ed consulted with communities and regions on how to tackle the complex challenges of building a prosperous economy in an era of globalization. Frustrated with existing approaches to these issues, more than 25 years ago he began working on Strategic Doing. Over 2,000 practitioners have taken the basic course, and the discipline, which can be taught in multiple languages, is spreading globally. Ed began his academic career in 2003 as director of the Center for Regional Economic Issues at Case Western Reserve University. In 2005, he moved to Purdue University, where he was a member of the professional staff at the Purdue Center for Regional Development. In 2016, he founded the Agile Strategy Lab at Purdue. In 2020, he founded the Agile Strategy Lab at the University of North Alabama. He received his B.A. degree cum laude with Honors from Yale University and both his J.D and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Virginia. He completed his Ph.D. in economics at the University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia). His dissertation details his journey to develop and deploy Strategic Doing.

Susan Hanley is a business analyst and information architect specializing in the design, development, and implementation of successful knowledge management, collaboration, and intranet solutions based on SharePoint and Microsoft 365. She is a Microsoft M365 Apps and Services MVP and the co-author of the Essential SharePoint book series. She also writes the Essential SharePoint blog for https://www.computerworld.com Prior to establishing an independent consulting practice, Sue led the Portals, Collaboration, and Content Management practice for Dell Professional Services and was the Director of Knowledge Management for American Management Systems. Follow Sue on Twitter @susanhanley.

Kristina Mirchuk has experience in continuous education, employee and organizational development, mainly, and experience in the automotive and mechanical engineering sectors. She has a with strong background in international knowledge management and talent management at international level, with 16 years of experience in: Conducting competency-based assessments Talent acquisition Developing and implementing talent management programs. Kristina has experience in designing and delivering training programs and coaching sessions, collaborating with other consultants and professionals, and staying up-to-date with developments in the field of knowledge management and talent management. Current technical activities include: One of the founders of Geist consultancy ( www.geistconsultancy.com ), a strategic consultancy company, with focused on competence-based knowledge management Vice president of the Knowledge Management association of knowledge (D-A-C-H) GfWM ( www.gfwm.de ) Member of the board of the knowledge Management association at KMGN ( www.kmgn.com ) Head of a research group focused on knowledge management and resilience, connecting with and building relationships with other knowledge management practitioners, and contributing to the creation and sharing of knowledge, resources, techniques, and strategies related to knowledge management. The co-author of the international study: BLUE BOOK-state on actual KMer profile 2023: https://sites.google.com/view/km-global-network/future-view/state-of-km-2023-globallocal-survey-results A study of the status of knowledge managers at international level. EU Year of Skills

Michael Gates is Associate Fellow of Saïd Business School and owner of Michael Gates CrossCulture. He is an internationally recognised teacher and writer on cross-cultural management and speaks regularly at large corporate and government events. At Saïd Business School, Michael is a regular contributor to the Oxford Programme on Negotiation. He has also taught on many custom programmes for organisations including China Construction Bank, Equinor, the European Patent Office and Bank of China. He is a regular contributor to open enrolment programmes at the Royal Swedish Technical University. He has provided cross-cultural training in more than 40 countries to corporations and organisations such as Nokia, the World Bank, Microsoft, Rolls-Royce, Statoil, the UN,Takeda, King, ByteDance (owner of TikTok), the EU and the Finnish and Swedish governments as part of their preparations for the EU presidency. Michael was previously with Richard Lewis Communications from 1990, first as Managing Director of the Finnish company and subsequently as Nordic Regional Director. He was appointed Group Managing Director in 2000 and Vice Chairman in 2012. He previously worked for Linguarama in Finland, and prior to that, as production assistant and producer at Piccadilly Radio in Manchester, with many presenters who went on to become household names in the United Kingdom, including Chris Evans, Timmy Mallett, Nick Robinson and Brian Cox. In 1997 Michael came up with and implemented a concept for the world's first online cross-cultural assessment and cultural data resource, CultureActive. It currently has a database of over 100,000 users. He has been published in dozens of newspapers and magazines on cross-cultural matters, including the Daily Telegraph, La Tribune, People Management and the HR Director. Michael has also contributed chapters to books published in the United Kingdom, Finland, Denmark and India. In 2002 he received the Most Innovative Technology Award for CultureActive at the US Center for International Business and Education conference, hosted by Duke Fuqua Business School and the University of North Carolina. Two recent programmes he worked on for Video Arts, on remote teams and cross-cultural teams, both won awards from World Media Festivals – the latter getting the Grand Award for best training video overall. Michael has an MA in English Language and Literature from St Catherine's College, Oxford. He was awarded a college scholarship for being placed in the First Class in Honour Moderations. Article on DEI and Cross-Culture: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgatescrossculture/recent-activity/posts/ Anglo-Saxon pragmatism v French Cartesian logic: https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/oxford-answers/negotiating-brexit-cultural-perspective

Clark Quinn, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of Quinnovation, Co-Director of the Learning Development Accelerator, and Chief Learning Strategist for Upside Learning. With more than four decades of experience at the cutting edge of learning, Dr. Quinn is an internationally known speaker, consultant, and author of seven books. He combines a deep knowledge of cognitive science and broad experience with technology into strategic design solutions that achieve innovative yet practical outcomes for corporations, higher-education, not-for-profit, and government organizations. consult: quinnovation.com blog: learnlets.com society: ldaccelerator.com role: upsidelearning.com advise: elevator9.com books: quinnovation.com/books.html revolution book: quinnovation.com/books/revolutionize.html

Award-winning knowledge manager and researcher with proven expertise developing and delivering corporate knowledge services that spotlight global industry insights and trend observations, and open windows of innovation opportunities. Dedicated project team leader and collaborator who motivates diverse teams to achieve outstanding results.

Nick Milton is director and co-founder of Knoco Ltd ( www.knoco.com ) with over 30 years' experience in Knowledge Management. Working with Knoco Ltd, Nick has helped develop and deliver KM strategies, implementation plans and services in a wide range of different organizations around the globe. He has a particular interest in Lessons Learned programs, Communities of Practice, Knowledge Retention, KM Strategy, KM assessment and KM implementation. He has worked with KM teams in multiple sectors and in more than 40 countries. Prior to founding Knoco, Nick spent two years at the center of the team that made BP the leading KM company in the world at the time; acting as the team Knowledge Manager, developing and implementing BP's knowledge of "how to manage knowledge", and coordinating the BP KM Community of Practice.  Nick is a widely recognized coach and trainer, and has given keynote speeches at most of the leading international Knowledge Management conferences, such as KM World, KM Europe, KMUK, KM Russia, KM Egypt, IAPG Argentina, IKM Jakarta, KM Singapore and KM Brazil. In 2007 he was awarded “Lecturer of the year” from Chalmers University. He was a member of the international working group which developed ISO 30401, the management systems standard for KM, and a co-author of BSI 34401, the guide to use of the ISO standard.Nick blogs most weeks (www.nickmilton.com) and can be found on Twitter (@nickknoco). He is based in the UK, near the city of Bath. Nick is the author/co-author of the following books: The Knowledge Manager's handbook Designing a Successful KM Strategy The Lessons Learned handbook Knowledge Management for Teams and Projects Knowledge Management for Sales and Marketing Performance through Learning – knowledge management in practice

Nick Milton is director and co-founder of Knoco Ltd ( www.knoco.com ) with over 30 years' experience in Knowledge Management. Working with Knoco Ltd, Nick has helped develop and deliver KM strategies, implementation plans and services in a wide range of different organizations around the globe. He has a particular interest in Lessons Learned programs, Communities of Practice, Knowledge Retention, KM Strategy, KM assessment and KM implementation. He has worked with KM teams in multiple sectors and in more than 40 countries. Prior to founding Knoco, Nick spent two years at the center of the team that made BP the leading KM company in the world at the time; acting as the team Knowledge Manager, developing and implementing BP's knowledge of "how to manage knowledge", and coordinating the BP KM Community of Practice.  Nick is a widely recognized coach and trainer, and has given keynote speeches at most of the leading international Knowledge Management conferences, such as KM World, KM Europe, KMUK, KM Russia, KM Egypt, IAPG Argentina, IKM Jakarta, KM Singapore and KM Brazil. In 2007 he was awarded “Lecturer of the year” from Chalmers University. He was a member of the international working group which developed ISO 30401, the management systems standard for KM, and a co-author of BSI 34401, the guide to use of the ISO standard.Nick blogs most weeks (www.nickmilton.com) and can be found on Twitter (@nickknoco). He is based in the UK, near the city of Bath. Nick is the author/co-author of the following books: The Knowledge Manager's handbook Designing a Successful KM Strategy The Lessons Learned handbook Knowledge Management for Teams and Projects Knowledge Management for Sales and Marketing Performance through Learning – knowledge management in practice