Knowledge is NOT power - acting on it IS

Interesting perspective on Knowledge not being power - but the acting upon it is.

Can We Stop Talking About The Knowledge Management Nonsense Please? Knowledge Is Not Power. The Ability To Act On Knowledge Is Real Power. - innovation playground Idris Mootee

playground Idris Mootee

A new area for Knowledge Management - utilize your smartest and most knowledgable people better

Good article by McKinsey Quarterly on the reasoning why:
https://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/Economic_Studies/Productivity_Performance/Preparing_for_a_new_era_of_knowledge_work_3034

Global competition, emerging skill shortages, and changing demographics will soon force companies to use their most highly paid talent more effectively.

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