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Learning to Fly, with Free CD-ROM: Practical Knowledge Management from Leading and Learning Organizations [Paperback]

Chris Collison , Geoff Parcell
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Dec 27 2004
Today, no one is, nor can be, an expert in everything. In every challenge, it is easy to feel that you don't know enough to keep up with the accelerating pace of change inside our organisations, let alone the world outside. Start with the assumption that somebody somewhere has already done what you are trying to do. How can you find out whom, and learn from them? Learning to Fly shows exactly how to put knowledge management theory into practice, sharing the tools used and the experience and insights gained by two leading practitioners.

Completely updated for the second edition, Learning to Fly shares the authors’ experiences from BP and other leading knowledge organisations.and incorporates new material on implementation and best practice, including a CD-ROM with KM tools and exercises.

"Chris Collison and Geoff Parcell show how new ideas and tools are making working and learning inseparable."
Peter Senge

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Knowledge is power. In corporate terms knowledge means efficiency, productivity and ultimately profit, but too often it is not exploited to the full. Learning to Fly shows how organisations can take the knowledge within a company and turn it to a new advantage. It has been built from the real-world experiences of authors Chris Collison and Geoff Parcell during their time working for BP.

The book is divided into three parts. First the concept of knowledge management is introduced--if you've not come across it before, this section explains the principles. Part two describes how various techniques can be applied in order to share knowledge. The theory is fleshed out with real-world examples. Finally, part three takes a look at how knowledge management can be embedded within an organisation's everyday work rather than be simply applied as if an afterthought. The goal is to achieve a situation in which sharing knowledge is an everyday practice that does not need specialists to manage it. To this end, "Action Zones" encourage the reader to think about their own situation and ideas, and practical suggestions are offered. Learning to Fly puts the theory in place in order to explain how to use it in real-life working environments.--Sandra Vogel --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"...easily readable and practical introduction to the subject..." -- Professional Marketing, November 2001

"the author makes a compelling case." -- Modern Management, August 2001 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Yet Jan 15 2004
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Very down-to-earth, applicable guidelines for building a learning environment within an organization. Focuses on tools and techniques and difficult issues of embedding habits of sharing/learning.
I've read a lot of knowledge management books and this is the one our organization is using as a "starting point" for our efforts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't hesitate... Sep 5 2002
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...trust me and the other reviewers. you will have to wait for a long time to come across another book equally informative, full of sound practical advice, and entertaining. proceed to check-out now.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful! Feb 18 2002
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The knowledge management craze may be passing right before our eyes, but Chris Collison and Geoff Parcell do a good job explaining what's behind all the hype. Although a bit dry in tone, the authors manage to capture the critical elements of KM and explain the whys and hows as they relate to individual businesses. Despite a somewhat sterile presentation, we from getAbstract recommend this book as a thorough introduction to knowledge management theory and practice.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST read for all KMer
A uniquely entertaining book, Learning to Fly is written with the right blend of theory and practice. Read more
Published on Jan 22 2002 by Patrice Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars From the book to the practice
We just completed retrospects on 3 projects. We followed the guidelines on chapter 8 and the learnings from these sessions are being applied to the next projects we are starting. Read more
Published on Jan 18 2002 by Guillermo Velasquez
5.0 out of 5 stars Deconstructing a buzz word
Learning to fly gave me a fantastic insight into the world of KM. Along the way, I learnt a lot about my own company! Read more
Published on Oct 9 2001 by Tamara K-B
5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond the theory
Beyond the theory - here's 'the' hands-on guide to making KM work for real. As a practitioner of KM, I recognise and appreciate many of the initiatives and projects the authors... Read more
Published on Aug 6 2001 by jacqueline.beattie@ntlworld.com
5.0 out of 5 stars Making sense of knowledge work
Collison & Parcell have put together a very down to earth approach to knowledge management. I liked their simple wisdom:

1) talk to people with the T-shirt: been there, done... Read more

Published on Aug 6 2001 by Denham Grey
4.0 out of 5 stars A practical guide to KM (that has been proved to work)
You've read the Knowledge Management theory: now read about the practical reality of it all. This book gives a unique account of how BP has applied the theories of KM in a large,... Read more
Published on May 14 2001 by Jerry Ashworth
5.0 out of 5 stars Learning to Fly soars among KM books
What enables a company to soar in the midst of mergers, reorganisations and technology change? In their book, Learning to Fly, BP Consultants, Chris Collison and Geoff Parcell,... Read more
Published on May 11 2001 by Claudia Earle
5.0 out of 5 stars Learning to Fly soars among KM books
What enables a company to soar in the midst of mergers, reorganisations and technology change? In their book, Learning to Fly, BP Consultants, Chris Collison and Geoff Parcell,... Read more
Published on May 11 2001 by Claudia Earle
5.0 out of 5 stars Immediately Useful!
As a Knowledge Manager for a large organisation I come across a lot of books in the field. This has been one of the most helpful and practical KM books that I have seen for some... Read more
Published on May 6 2001 by Jo Brennan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on KM and especially After Action Reviews.
This must be one of the best books on KM I've seen for a long time. What I love about it - is its lack of focus on technology. Read more
Published on May 6 2001 by David Gurteen
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