Tag: Organisational Learning
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Upping your Game: Lessons from the International Olympic Committee’s KM Programme
The eyes of the world have been on Paris this summer as it hosted the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Ever wonder how a local Olympic Organising Committee grapples with the gargantuan task of planning for and hosting these massive international events? Where do you even start? The answer is Knowledge Management. Background The International…
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Gender Mainstreaming in Development Programming
The fourth UN world conference held in Beijing in 1995 established that gender mainstreaming in development programmes and policies is a critical component towards achieving gender equality and improving the lives of women and girls across the globe. At this juncture, it is important to clarify that gender is not just about women as is…
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Unlocking Success: The Dynamic Duo of Knowledge Management and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning in Development Programs
In the dynamic landscape of the development sector, the effective management of knowledge and the meticulous evaluation of programs are pivotal for success, both influencing every part of the project lifecycle. Knowledge Management (KM) and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) stand as pillars, each playing a distinctive yet interconnected role in shaping the outcomes of development initiatives. KM acts as…
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The Power of Openness and Transparency in Knowledge Management
Knowledge Management (KM) has emerged as an important function for organizations seeking to harness and exploit their internal knowledge and expertise. However, traditional approaches to KM often fall short, hampered by siloed information, duplicated tasks, lack of trust and a culture of knowledge hoarding. Openness and transparency are powerful organizational values that can completely transform…
