The Tri-State KM Association (TSKMA) was organized in March 2004 to provide knowledge professionals in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana with collaborative KM learning opportunities. TSKMA meetings, seminars and workshops take place at the METS Center located in Northern Kentucky near the Greater Cincinnati International Airport. The following excerpts from the December 21, 2004 TSKMA Newsletter summarize TSKMA accomplishments during 2004 and announce a January 20, 2005 KM seminar at the METS Center featuring Lilia Efimova, author of the Mathemagenic blog.
TSKMA 2004 – Highlights and Accomplishments
I. KM Perforum – TSKMA organized and co-sponsored (with the METS Center and Tier1 Performance Solutions) a KM Perforum on July 21, 2004 featuring Denham Grey, a TSKMA member and internationally-recognized KM leader. Denham engaged 70 Perforum attendees in a dialogue focusing on KM’s role in the manufacture of high-performance bicycle parts at Zipp Speed Weaponry.
II. Online Collaboration Forums – with support and sponsorship from VentureForward and Denham Grey, TSKMA has developed and continues to maintain two online communication and collaboration forums:
A. The Brain – for information and access, contact Gina Suever at [email protected]
B. Socialtext – for information and access contact Denham Grey at [email protected]
III. Surveys – with assistance from the METS Center and Tier1 Performance Solutions, TSKMA conducted KM surveys of 58 Tri-State professionals who expressed interest in KM and TSKMA. Results included the following preferences for TSKMA:
A. Membership - a diverse TSKMA membership base including: knowledge workers; KM subject matter experts; KM product providers; for-profit and not-for-profit organizations; educational organizations; and governmental agencies;
B. Mission – collaborative KM learning;
C. Benefits – KM seminars and workshops; KM profiles; KM Yellow Pages; KM certification; knowledge exchange(s); knowledge networks.
IV. Logo – Tom Hortel of VentureForward designed the TSKMA logo.
V. Newsletters – TSKMA has published four (4) newsletters in 2004.
VI. Meetings – Four TSKMA meetings occurred at the METS Center during 2004.
VII. Special Thanks – In addition to the METS Center, VentureForward, Tier1 Performance Solutions and Denham Grey, TSKMA wishes to thank Liz Nash, Keith Burtoft, Fred Meyer and Nick Franceschina for their contributions and support during 2004.
TSKMA 2005 – Activities and Events
I. KM Seminar and Workshop – On January 20, 2005, TSKMA and the METS Center will sponsor a KM Seminar and Workshop featuring Lilia Efimova. Further information (including times and registration instructions) will be communicated in early January. Mark your calendar and don’t miss these exciting learning opportunities! Here is a preview:
A. Lilia Efimova is an internationally-acclaimed expert on blogging and personal KM. Currently working in the Netherlands, Lilia will be visiting the United States in January to participate in multiple seminars and blogwalks.
B. Lilia’s Blog
C. What is a blog (aka Weblog)?
D. What will you learn at the Seminar and Workshop?
1. Why is blogging important;
2. How to get started;
3. Ways to track who is reading your blog;
4. Tools to measure traffic and reputation;
5. Who are the key players in the KM blogging community;
6. What roles blogging plays in business.
II. Additional TSKMA Projects for 2005 – In addition to seminars, workshops, meetings and newsletters, here are some additional projects TSKMA is planning for 2005:
A. TSKMA Website;
B. KM Profiles for TSKMA Members;
C. Tri-State KM Yellow Pages.
If you would like addition information, visit the TSKMA online collaboration forums (see above) and/or contact Patrick Hindert at [email protected].
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