September 11, 2009
Abstract
Over the last several decades, corporations have leveraged IT to capture, store, and reuse knowledge. Technologies such as shared databases, web-based portals, and search engines are frequent staples of knowledge management (KM) initiatives. The ultimate goal of these technologies is to introduce a standardized process to promote a more efficient and effective flow of information and knowledge throughout the firm. However, many of these KM initiatives have failed. In this talk, we will share several of the key KM issues that companies and academics have encountered and will propose an emerging approach to KM: A Systems Thinking approach. We will also share industry best practices for KM and discuss my thoughts on breaking KM boundaries in both practice and academics.
Your Presenter: Dr. Chun is The Julian Virtue Professor and Associate Professor at Pepperdine University. He earned a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Colorado at Boulder, an MBA from the University of California, Irvine, with a emphasis on business and strategy, and a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in management information systems from the University of Hawaii. His research focuses on knowledge management, the use of IT to create value and to transform organizations, and the integration of information systems. He has been published in the Communications of the Association of Information Systems journal, the Information & Management journal, the Journal of Information Technology Management, the Journal of Global Information Technology Management, the Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research, and the Journal of Systems and Information Technology. Dr. Chun has worked for Intel Corporation, Pepsi Co./Taco Bell, Coopers & Lybrand, and the Bank of Hawaii. He has conducted research at Qwest, Honda, Hilton Hotels, Kaiser Permanente, Mattel, Pratt-Whitney Rocketdyne, NASA-JPL, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon. He has also researched the diffusion of information technology in less-developed Asian countries.
Your Presenter: Kiho Sohn was named Chief Knowledge Officer at Pratt-Whitney Rocketdyne in July 2007. In this capacity, Kiho is responsible for strategic planning and implementation of Knowledge Management (KM) processes and innovation tools at Rocketdyne. He also provides technical leadership for KM activities and systemic process improvements across PWR. Kiho is a faculty member of California State University at Northridge; Chairperson of Knowledge Leadership Forum; a member of International Astronautical Federation; a co-founder of the Southern California Aerospace KM Exchange Forum, and serves on the Editorial Board of KM Review magazine. His accomplishments has been published in the Journal of Information Technology Case and Applications Research, the Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences, the International Conference on Knowledge, Culture, & Change in Organizations, and the Graziadio Business Report. He earned a MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of California at Los Angeles and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
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Logistics
Location: Northrop Grumman E2 Presentation Center (in tall building off of Entrance 2), Redondo Beach, CA (formerly TRW) - 2299 Marine Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Directions: Take the 405 Inglewood exit (southbound it's the exit after Rosecrans East, northbound it's the exit just after Hawthorne) and go north on Inglewood Avenue (southbound, turn left at the end of the ramp, northbound, turn right). Turn left at Marine. Continue West under the freeway past the railroad tracks three lights to Simon Ramo Drive. E2 is on the tall white building to the LEFT, past the shorter presentation building. (See page 733 A5 of the Thomas Brothers Guide.)
Time: 9 a.m. - 12:00 noonAdmission: Free Reservations: No reservations are necessary, except for Foreign Nationals.
Please Note: Foreign Nationals, including Northrop Grumman
foreign employees, must contact Warren Scheinin
(warren.scheinin@ngc.com) at least three (3) days before
the meeting so NGC can process the paperwork for visits
in a NGC building in accordance with Department of
Defense regulations. The usual identification (passport,
green card, student visa) will be necessary on the visit
day.
Note: Due to budget constraints only light refreshments will be available.
A selection of food and beverages is available from the S-Cafe to the southwest of E2 down the stairs. Door opens at 6 AM.
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