 Knowledge Centers provide the Nodes for exchange  Networks enable effective linking or networking  Relationships facilitate sharing, collaboration and attention  BUT THE BOTTOM LINE IS THE FLOW OF KNOWLEDGE ARTIFACTS ACROSS THE SYSTEM Network Centric Warfare is more about networking than networks - Network Centric Warfare, C4ISR Cooperative Research Program Node 1 Node 3 Node 4 Node 2 FLOW

Communities of Practice and Interest “…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/Interest  Alignment with strategic direction  Crosses operational, functional and organizational boundaries  Defined by knowledge, not tasks  Managed by making connections  Focus on value, added mutual exchange and continuous learning  Evolving agenda  Communities emerging across the Department (Collaboration at Sea, Logistics, MC QDR, total ownership cost, KM, Investment Practices, etc.) Critical Factors Sense of Urgency Sense of Urgency Trust Trust Personal passion Personal passion Respect Respect Key thought leaders Key thought leaders Open Communication Open Communication

The first knowledge sharing awards were presented at Knowledge Fair 2000 in August. 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 Environment Stable Learned Obtrusive technology Presence Activity People support technology Stovepipe mentality Crisis-driven Computation Hardware focus Localized Information chaos Control Standardization Isolated Solutions Flexible Learning Invisible technology Virtual Performance Technology supporting people Integrative competency Strategy-driven Communication Client utility focus Ubiquitous Knowledge Centric Point of Action empowerment Open Standards Interoperability HISTORICALHISTORICALFUTUREFUTURE The World is Changing...

Relationship of KM and eBusiness Different Lenses, Common Focus