Wisdom Management Systems Concepts and Applications http://blog.daum.net/sejong.ryu/707
PREFACE
Introduction to Wisdom
A starting point for wisdom is a humble assertion: “I (We) don’t know.” This
assertion can be the real beginning of wisdom. Wisdom can be defined very
simply as “the ability to judge soundly.” Because business transactions per se
do not inspire much wisdom in decision makers, wisdom comes from connecting
these transactions to each other and their change over time so that sound
judgments can be made. Wisdom requires an intuitive ability, born of experience,
to look beyond current situations in order to recognize exceptional factors
and anticipate unusual opportunities and outcomes. Largely untapped today,
wisdom is a vital organization resource, accumulated through experience, and
applied to everyday learning at work. Basically, wisdom is a personal capacity
acquired through creative thinking and experience. From this perspective, there
is a tendency to replace past hierarchical and functional roles with learning
relationships that focus on wisdom as the foundation of the new organization.
Prior Knowledge Management,
Business Intelligence, and
Smart Business Systems
Today, there are a number of information systems that tell the organization’s
decision makers where they have been and, to a degree, where they are going,
but not much about “what needs to be done” to grow an organization over time
in an optimal manner. For example, knowledge management systems give decision
makers information and knowledge about an organization’s operations while
business intelligence systems analyze the results of operations, that is, give
decision makers a good understanding of an organization’s operations. More
recently, smart business systems focus on optimization of an organization’s operations
beforehand. Although all of these systems represent improvements over
time, there is need for a fundamental shift or a new paradigm in how information
systems are effectively used by decision makers. More specifically, there is a
need to employ optimal knowledge management/wisdom management systems
or simply optimal KM/WM systems which provide company decision makers
with the ability to connect “points of wisdom” about what needs to be done within
and outside the organization for optimal results over time.
Relationship of Knowledge Management, Business Intelligence, and
Optimization to Wisdom Management
As will be seen in the text, knowledge management provides a basic framework
for business intelligence systems and optimization as found in smart business
systems. In turn, both business intelligence and optimization help decision
makers make better decisions. In addition, knowledge management is related to
wisdom management in that wisdom is the umbrella that brings together not
only knowledge in the form of business intelligence and optimization, but also
provides the means to assist decision makers in reaching optimal and wise decisions
over time. From this view, a new type of systems, that is, optimal KM/
WM systems, can be defined. Such systems are forward looking by utilizing
creativity and problem finding to the highest degree possible. They utilize the
latest new business models that are integrated with e-commerce and the Internet.
Overall, optimal KM/WM systems draw upon the basic concepts found in knowledge
management, business intelligence, and optimization. As noted earlier, these
newer type systems provide a company’s decision makers with the ability to
connect “points of wisdom” so that optimal decisions regarding forthcoming
opportunities and upcoming problems can be reached today and into the future.
Concepts and Applications of Optimal
Knowledge Management/ Wisdom Management Systems
The initial focus in the text is on important concepts underlying optimal KM/
WM systems and the need to grow the learning organization over time. The
integration of creativity with problem finding as they relate to these newer
systems is examined. The development of new business models that facilitate
the ability to judge soundly will be explored. Where applicable, newer techniques
that focus on a holistic approach to an organization’s opportunities and
problems will be presented. Among these are software packages that center on
optimization, goal programming, product lifecycle management, predictive
analytics, knowledge discovery (data mining), data visualization, and virtual reality.
Throughout the text, there will be a continual reference to getting the big
picture in the areas of corporate planning, marketing, finance, and manufacturing.
Additionally, the employment of a learning organization to adjust organization
operations to meet changing times will be treated. All in all, the essential
concepts underlying the development and implementation of these systems are
treated. In addition, these concepts form the basis for an extensive treatment
of what is the future direction of information systems.
Essentially, the first half of the text centers on the underlying concepts of optimal
KM/WM systems. The second half of the text, in contrast, examines essential
materials needed to develop and implement these systems. The focus is
on their applications to assist typical organizations whether they be small,
medium, or large. This complete coverage of concepts and applications centering
on optimal KM/WM systems is focused on making decision makers more
productive. Such systems allow decision makers to connect “points of wisdom”
in new and different ways not found in the past for judging more soundly about
their decisions about what needs to be done over time.
Text is Useful to a Wide Range of Professionals
The text is designed to assist a wide range of professionals. Top management
and their staff, including the board of directors, will be particularly interested in
getting involved in developing and implementing optimal KM/WM systems over
time. Managers at all levels in the functional areas of a typical organization can
also benefit from this text. Information system professionals will find the text
helpful in understanding the tie-in of past information systems with optimal KM/
WM systems. Consultants will find the text suitable for assisting their clients in
moving to this new operating mode. Additionally, the text is suitable for academicians
since it can be used in undergraduate and graduate courses. Overall,
the text is suitable for anyone desiring to move to a higher level of systems
operations on a day-to-day basis that really optimize an organization’s performance
over time.
Structure of Text
The text’s structure is a logical one for a robust treatment of optimal KM/WM
systems. The topical areas which are applied to the real world where appropriate
are as follows:
Section I: The Challenge of Optimal Knowledge Management/Wisdom Management Systems
The focus of Chapter I is on the emergence of wisdom and its related activities
to assist decision makers in getting the “big picture” and managing organizational
operations on this basis. Optimal knowledge management/wisdom management
systems stress the importance of connecting “points of wisdom” that
are not found in past or current information systems of various types. Initially,
the chapter focuses on answering the question — “what needs to be done” to
optimize the operation of a learning organization. In turn, there is a discussion
about information and its tie-in with their upper levels — wisdom and truth. Not
only is there an introduction to optimal KM/WM systems, but also there is a
rich discussion centering on the elements underlying them. This background
serves as a basis for defining these newer systems. Also, there is an introduction
to functional areas found in optimal KM/WM systems along with two typical
applications of these systems.
Section II: Underlying Concepts of Optimal Knowledge Management/Wisdom Management Systems
In Chapter II, the basics of creativity are set forth, followed by the utilization
of problem finding where the main thrust is on being “proactive” within an
optimal KM/WM system-operating mode. Within this framework, an organization
that encourages an acceptable tolerance for failure that come from experimentation
of new opportunities and resolving future problems is on the right
track for undertaking the development and implementation of optimal KM/WM
systems. This new mind set is required to meet the challenges facing typical
decision makers of today. A fundamental shift is thinking, especially from a
creative thinking and problem-finding viewpoint, is needed to beat or, at least,
meet global competition today and in the future. As such, this new orientation
means that creative thinking and problem finding need to be an integral part of
an organization’s corporate philosophy for optimal decision making.
Chapter III covers the basics of computer storage and networking for optimal
KM/WM systems. At the outset, future computer technology that will assist in
developing optimal KM/WM systems is explored. In addition, business process
management and information lifecycle management are examined. Effective
computer storage follows next that centers on storage of aged data along with
the need for a data federation approach for real-time data. The types of local
and corporate wide databases are examined. In the second part of the chapter,
the focus is on computer networking that includes wired and wireless technologies.
There are a number of topical areas covered, including the Internet and
the World Wide Web along with e-commerce. Typically, networking operations
must be managed with greater levels of reliability and security than in the past.
In the pursuit of judging soundly about connecting “points of wisdom,” Chapter
IV explores a wide range of current software packages that are helpful in
implementing and growing optimal KM/WM systems. The software explored
includes the following: new business models, optimization, goal programming,
product lifecycle management, predictive analytics, and knowledge discovery
(data mining). In addition, data visulation software and visual reality software
are included. Still other software packages could have been included, such as
business intelligence and online analytical processing. In the near future, it is
expected that newer software packages will be developed that truly fit under
the category of optimal KM/WM systems. In cases where complete optimization
is not practical, as in poorly-structured problems, near optimum solutions
using the previously mentioned software packages are beneficial to a company’s
decision makers.
Section III: Building Optimal Knowledge Management/Wisdom Management Systems
In Chapter V, the design and implementation of an optimal KM/WM system
requires taking an enlightened approach to the whole development process.
That starts with applying creativity to the whole design process that is covered
initially in this chapter, followed by the application of the KISS (keep it simple,
straightforward) principle. In turn, EAI (Enterprise Application Integration) provides
a framework for designing optimal KM/WM systems. Within this design
framework, “points of wisdom” can be connected for producing optimal results.
Next, the steps essential to developing and implementing effective optimal
KM/WM systems are set forth. Included in these steps are those that
relate to developing initial applications for connecting points of wisdom and
disseminating results to grow wisdom of decision makers over time. In addition,
there is a need to transform wisdom into action to meet decision maker’s needs
over time.
Section IV: Applications of Optimal Knowledge Management/Wisdom Management Systems
Chapter VI on corporate planning looks at the need to reinvent the organization
for optimal decision making, which is influenced by a number of management
principles. The important elements necessary for the development of an
effective corporate planning model within an optimal KM/WM system environment
are set forth along with the model itself and its sub-models. Next, shortto
long-range corporate planning is tied-in with executive visioning, problem
finding, venture analysis modeling, and evaluating corporate performance. Also,
an optimal KM/WM system application that centers on corporate planning is
illustrated for a holistic approach to an organization’s operations.
To meet the challenges of the 21st century, Chapter VII explores the new
marketing power of today’s customers, especially as found on the Internet.
Next, an enlarged view of connecting “points of wisdom” in marketing is set
forth in a number of management principles not found in the past. The essentials
necessary to develop an effective marketing model for optimal KM/WM
systems are presented along with an appropriate marketing model and its submodels.
Although many marketing areas could have been explored, the focus is
on marketing strategy and sales plans that connect marketing strategy to “points
of wisdom” for judging soundly as well as making this strategy an integral part
of venture analysis modeling. In the last part of the chapter, an optimal KM/
WM system application in marketing is given.
At the outset, Chapter VIII examines an organization’s visioning and its challenging
financial goals. The relationships of globalization to optimal financial
decision making and the need to take a global financial and accounting viewpoint
are studied. An enlarged view of connecting “points of wisdom” in finance
are set forth in a number of newer management principles. Next, the
essential elements that underlie an effective finance model for optimal KM/
WM systems are examined. In turn, a finance model and its sub-models found
in optimal KM/WM systems are set forth. Because the text centers on making
effective or wise financial decisions today and tomorrow, the area of financial
performance is examined in some depth. In addition, an optimal KM/WM system
in finance is given that takes a holistic approach to a firm that is experiencing
growing financial problems.
The first part of the Chapter IX looks at the need to rethink manufacturing
operations from a broad perspective so that optimal decision making in this area
is the order of the day. Additionally, conventional wisdom versus an enlarged
view of connecting “points of wisdom” in manufacturing are examined. The
requirements for developing an effective manufacturing model for an optimal
KM/WM system are explored, followed by a manufacturing model and its submodels.
Due to the importance of production planning and execution in determining
what should be produced daily, it is examined in detail with particular
emphasis on making it an integrated part of product lifecycle management.
Also, an optimal KM/WM system application is given for manufacturing.
In Chapter X, there is a last look at creative thinking and problem finding.
Many times, a creative approach may signal the need for new business models
that are more reflective of the times. Next, a review of appropriate computer
software that is useful in optimal KM/WM systems is set forth. The main focus
of the chapter is on effective applications in the areas of corporate planning,
marketing, finance, and manufacturing. Additionally, an application is given as a
holistic approach at the end of the chapter. For all companies, the accent is on
assisting organizational personnel at all levels on a day-to-day basis for connecting
“points of wisdom” within and outside the organization for optimal decision
making over time.
Section V: The Impact of the Future on Optimal Knowledge Management/Wisdom Management Systems
Chapter XI examines a fourth-dimensional view that underlies newer developments
that really affect optimal KM/WM systems. Future computer storage,
networking, and software developments are discussed, followed by important
considerations for developing and implementing a well-designed system. Future
developments in the areas of corporate planning, marketing, finance, and manufacturing
are examined and their tie-in with improving a company’s decision
makers wisdom. Also, there is a discussion on the continuing need for supporting
optimal KM/WM systems to assist a company’s decision makers over time.
Lastly, there is a concluding reference to truth management systems.
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