Just be simple, again

It is so simple, again (I remember that beautiful song by Songs Ohia). But terribly complex as well. Best things are paradoxical. A key driver of any knowledge management strategy has its roots in the basic reasons for fostering effective communication within an organisation (OUBS, 2004):

Keeping informed people on why are they charged with some plans, why and how are they affected by those plans or why should they to react to some plans.

Helping and fostering dialogue among teams and groups, in order to shape and improve previous known plans (avoid spontaneous miracles from people: they have to know an original starting point for getting themselves involved –the famous “why should I…”).

Developing networks and a sense of belonging. Is it still possible to spark some sense of loyal feeling toward any project or plan? Again the key word is “meaningfulness” (“why should I…”).

Developing esteem on people by never forgetting the words “thank you”, “very well done”, “your contribution is important”. Why is so difficult for many managers to recognise and reward people efforts?

Enhancing teamworking, managing diversity and working across professional boundaries.

The knowledge management in organisations has strong links with how you manage communication: audience, channels and messages. Essential strategies for targeting communication objectives lead organisations towards a better ground for cultivating KM initiatives.