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Knowledge Management

Understanding Knowledge Management in Higher Education

Knowledge management (KM) refers to the practices and systems used to capture, organize, share, and apply knowledge across institutional departments and stakeholders.

Glossary Terms
Term
Description
Knowledge Management

The systematic process of capturing and using institutional knowledge to improve decision-making and outcomes.

Tacit Knowledge

Unwritten, experience-based knowledge that is difficult to formalize.

Explicit Knowledge

Documented information such as policies, manuals, or reports.

Knowledge Sharing

The act of transferring expertise and information across individuals or teams.

Institutional Knowledge

Collective information accumulated through past experience and operations.

KM System

A platform or tool designed to store and distribute institutional knowledge.

Evolving KM Practices

 KM now leverages AI, chatbots, and automation to support real-time search and personalized recommendations. Institutions use KM for succession planning, onboarding, and accreditation readiness.