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Using the principles of knowledge management for community
based economic development
The knowledge management tools project is encouraging North
Coast training providers to become involved in business and
regional development.
The Adult Community Education (ACE) Training Network, which
comprises ACE Mullumbimby, ACE North Coast and the Alstonville
Adult Learning Association, managed the project, which
assisted local businesses to establish a framework for
knowledge management.
Knowledge management means capturing the knowledge, information
or ideas within an organisation in such a way that it can
be used to improve the organisation. The project assisted
Byron Shire businesses to implement knowledge management practices,
with a view to fostering business growth and creating more
job opportunities for local people.
Through the project, the ACE Training Network trained
small and medium enterprises in knowledge management practices.
Project partners included local government representatives,
vocational and adult education providers and local businesses.
Together they formed a number of networks, or Communities
of Practice , including the Byron Innovators Network, Sustainable
Agriculture, Appropriate Tourism, Event Organisers, Professional
Artists Network and Youth in Business.
As well as running a series of seminars to introduce Byron
Shire businesses to knowledge management practices, the ACE
Training Network appointed knowledge managers in five
industry sectors to share techniques with other like businesses
and develop expertise in their specific industries. The project was completed in 2003.
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For more information about the Knowledge Management project,
contact Raj Narchal on
(02) 9561 1143 or email:raj.narchal@det.nsw.edu.au
Further information can also be accessed at the Knowledge
Management Tools Website
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