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KM Institute Press Release
Contact:
Eric Weidner
Director of Marketing
Ph: 703-327-7096
eric.weidner@kminstitute.org
U.S. Army Career Center Selects KM Institute for
Enterprise-wide KM Certification Program
(Washington DC, May 31, 2008) – The International Knowledge Management Institute (KM Institute), the leader in Knowledge Management training and education services, was recently tapped by the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Career College (WOCC) to implement a wide-scale, customized version of their popular KM training and certification program.
Headquartered in Ft. Rucker, Alabama, the WOCC is the central location for all U.S. Army Warrant Officer Training.
Hundreds of Warrant Officers are expected to earn their Certification in KM in 2008, and plans are underway to continue this partnership in the coming years.
“We are honored to be named by the WOCC as their preferred provider in world-class KM training and education,” says Douglas Weidner, Chairman, KM Institute. “WOCC is truly adopting a learner-led approach… And KMI has proudly stepped up, offering what we believe is the ‘best of both worlds’ in the training discipline: traditional in-class experience augmented by cutting-edge eLearning modules adopted from our own popular eCKM™ Program.”
“Our development team is excited,” adds Weidner, “as we get the opportunity to take our proven, standardized program and further fine-tune it to meet the WOCC’s specific needs. The end-result is a scalable, customizable solution, rather than an off-the-shelf, generic box that only repeats existing content. This already looks to be a blue-print for future projects.”
Warrant Officers are using the latest in eLearning technology through the KM Institute’s ground-breaking eLearning program, the eCKM™. The eCKM™ combines cutting-edge video/animation and interactivity, allowing for an immersive, comprehensive learning experience.
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About the WOCC
Our mission is to educate and train warrant officer candidates and senior warrant officers at key points in their career. We serve as the focal point for U.S. Army warrant officer professional and leader development matters.
Functionally, we are Training and Doctrine Command's (TRADOC) executive agent for all common-core warrant officer training issues; oversee Warrant Officer Education; develop and administer the Active and Reserve Component Warrant Officer Candidate Course, Warrant Officer Staff Course, Warrant Officer Senior Staff Course; and coordinate the development, design and implementation of the common-core elements of the Warrant Officer Basic and Advanced Courses with Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) agencies, TRADOC, Army Reserve Personnel Command (AR-PERSCOM), National Guard Bureau (NGB) and the various warrant officer branch proponent offices.
About the KM Institute (www.kminstitute.org)
The International Knowledge Management Institute (KM Institute), is the leading educational and trade association in Knowledge Management (KM). It features the Blended Certified Knowledge Manager Program (eCKM™) - nearly 3,000 world-wide grads since 2001, and the only self-paced, interactive e-Learning programs in KM. It is developing the KM Institute Knowledge Maturity Model (KMI-KMM™) and the KM Body of Knowledge. It provides KM practitioners access to leading-edge tools/applications and certified solution providers.
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KM Institute Press Release
Contact:
Eric Weidner
Director of Marketing
Ph: 703-327-7096
eric.weidner@kminstitute.org
ManTech International Corp. Selects KM Institute for Enterprise-wide Training
Leverages KM Institute e-Learning Program
Washington DC (May 21, 2008) The International Knowledge Management Institute (KM Institute), the leading educational institute in Knowledge Management (KM), today announced a corporate license with ManTech International Corporation, a leading provider of innovative technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs.
The KM Institute will provide enterprise-wide KM training for ManTech personnel by leveraging its new, cutting-edge e-Learning program.
“We are very pleased to be chosen by such a highly regarded corporation as ManTech for large-scale KM eLearning,” says Douglas Weidner, KM Institute Chairman. “ManTech is staying ahead of the curve by building awareness in KM at the enterprise level, and it’s our mission to provide them with innovative and low-cost ways to meet those objectives.”
Alan A. Malinchak, Chief Learning Officer and Vice President, ManTech International Corporation said, "The International Knowledge Management Institute provides an important offering that supports ManTech business objectives and employee development goals. We are excited to offer the KM Essentials course to all employees so that we have a shared understanding of how and why to share knowledge across ManTech. This curriculum provides a baseline that allows us to move forward more quickly with our Knowledge Management objectives."
ManTech employees will begin accessing a slightly customized version of “KM Essentials” online - the new KM Institute program containing in-class video, animation and interactivity.
About ManTech International Corporation:
Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia with more than 7,200 professionals, ManTech International Corporation is a leading provider of innovative technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs for the Intelligence Community; the departments of Defense, State, Homeland Security and Justice; the Space Community and other U.S. federal government customers. ManTech’s expertise includes systems engineering, systems integration, technology and software development, enterprise security architecture, information assurance, intelligence operations support, network and critical infrastructure protection, information technology, communications integration and engineering support. The Company supports the advanced telecommunications systems that are used in Operation Iraqi Freedom and in other parts of the world; has developed a secure, collaborative communications system for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and builds and maintains secure databases that track terrorists. The company operates in the United States and 42 countries. In 2007, ManTech was named one of BusinessWeek.com’s fastest growing tech companies; to Business 2.0 magazine’s 100 Fastest Growing Technology Companies list for the second year in a row; to the Deloitte & Touche list of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Virginia; and a GI Jobs magazine Top Ten Military Friendly Employer. Additional information on ManTech can be found at www.mantech.com.
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KM Institute Press Release
Contact:
Eric Weidner
Director of Marketing
Ph: 703-327-7096
eric.weidner@kminstitute.org
Big Four Firm Selects KMI for Enterprise-wide Training
Leverages KM Institute’s New e-Learning Program
Washington DC (May 19, 2008) The International Knowledge Management Institute (KM Institute), the leading KM education provider, today announced the signing of a corporate license with a Big Four Firm (global leader in financial/advisory services - name withheld for confidentiality) to deliver cutting edge, enterprise-wide e-learning based training to its world-wide staff.
“We are very pleased to be chosen by such a reputable firm to not only educate its employees on the practice of Knowledge Management, but also help raise awareness about the boundless potential of doing KM right,” says KM Institute Chairman, Douglas Weidner. “We believe this is one of those companies who realizes that potential, by committing to the right kind of culture and learning environment that makes it all happen.”
“We also look forward to fostering new KM communities together, added Weidner, “both within the organization and the towns where they work, such as setting up company sponsored Chapters.”
The new client initially plans to leverage portions of the popular KM Institute Certified Knowledge Manager course for one full year. Employees will learn “KM Essentials” onlline and by DVD, which contains video/computer animation and interactivity.
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KM Institute Press Release
Contact:
Eric Weidner
Director of Marketing
Ph: 703-327-7096
eric.weidner@kminstitute.org
KM Institute Launches New Virtual/E-Learning Course
 Washington DC (January 1, 2008) The KM Institute, the leader
in KM Certification and Training, will launch a new e-Learning/
virtual training program in India, Feb 29, 2008. The debut course
will be the popular "KM Essentials," delivered world-wide for years;
this course also earns credit towards the coveted Certified
Knowledge Manager designation.
This new program features "KM Essentials" in e-Learning mode -
integrating components of the new, self-paced eCKM Program
with live, virtual mentoring sessions. This cutting-edge approach
will complement/enrich the e-Learning experience as students
participate in a series of 3 live mentoring sessions, conducted
KM, via e-Learning reaches India in 08!........by KMI Chairman Douglas Weidner.
"We are excited to deliver our proven classroom content in such mediums as virtual conferencing and eLearning," says Douglas Weidner, Chairman, KM Institute. "This opens many doors for the KM Institute, as well as our students," added Weidner. "Now, anyone world-wide can simply login to a live class via
their home or work computer, ask questions, get feedback from other students - and do it all in real time."
KMI plans to launch the first of these courses in India (for Indian residents only), followed by other
markets in 2008, such as Europe/U.S.
Indian residents may register now for the Feb 29 "KM Essentials" class at the KMI website.
Direct link to registration: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=3Cm6c9XuyFUOCNxq8IoWKQ_3d_3d.
KMI representatives will promptly respond with details.
KMI plans to offer similar virtual conferencing (live mentoring) in 2008 to their eCKM students.
More details to come here at the KMI website.
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KM Institute Press Release
Contact:
Eric Weidner
Director of Marketing
703-815-8782
eric.weidner@kminstitute.org
KM Institute Joins Portal Technology Provider TMS eSolutions
Adds More Value to Existing Member Benefits
Washington DC (March 21, 2007) The International Knowledge Management Institute, LLC, (KM Institute) a leading trade association and educational institute in Knowledge Management (KM), today announced it is partnering with TMS eSolutions, a leading provider of information integration and business management solutions, powered by TMS enterprise knowledge portal technology (EKP & ECM), to expand on the current list of benefits to KM Institute Members.
“TMS is on the leading edge of enterprise KM software, and we now have an opportunity to leverage this technology to the benefit of our world-wide membership and students who have real KM needs,” says Douglas Weidner, KM Institute Chairman.
“TMS is very pleased to be working with an internationally recognized leader in knowledge management education and training, KM Institute,” says Marisol Wesson, President of TMS eSolutions. “The partnership will make possible an opportunity for members to engage in a structured path that will apply learned knowledge management practices with a best-in-class technology solution and equip their organizations with the ability to capture and efficiently manage their knowledge assets.”
“I believe any KM Practitioner will find the tmsEKP (Enterprise Knowledge Portal) and other applications offered by TMS to be a valuable asset to any organization seeking to gain a more efficient, truly knowledge-sharing environment,” says Weidner.
“We provide knowledge workers a solution that allows them to streamline and take control of the information within organizations. Basically, it is about helping companies get more done with their employees, customers and partners,” says Wesson.
KM Institute plans to leverage the tmsEKP in several virtual community initiatives for members and students, starting in Q2, 2007.
About TMS eSolutions
TMS eSolutions is a provider of information integration and business management solutions, powered by enterprise knowledge portal technology. Founded in 1996, the company has successfully delivered industry-specific solutions designed to optimize business processes. TMS is a technology leader with its Simplicity driven architecture, enabling best-in-class solutions at a lower total cost of ownership (Enterprise Knowledge Portal (EKP), e-Grant Management, ECM. With customers worldwide in large-scale industries including; airlines, utilities, energy, finance and banking and government, TMS places a very strategic focus on delivering solutions to mid-size industries preparing for growth including; media, real estate, education, associations, tourism, medical, healthcare, non-profit and the government sector. Customers choose TMS to help them build and grow their online presence.
www.tmsamericas.info
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Leading Project Management/Knowledge Management Training Organizations Partner for
Combined PM/KM Curriculum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (July 24, 2006)
Contact Information:
Anne Kirby
iknowma LLC
8362 Tamarack Village
Suite 119-235
Woodbury, MN 55125
annek@iknowma.com
www.iknowma.com
+ (612) 605 7012 – Work
+ (866) 241 6885 - Toll Free
+ (612) 395 5563 - Fax
iknowma LLC, a Globally recognized leader in Knowledge and Project Management competency based skills and services,
today announced a strategic business alliance with KM Mentor LLC of Vienna, Virgina (training arm of KM Institute), to
provide competency based Education and Certification to its customer base.
WOODBURY, MN - KM Mentor LLC, a global provider of Knowledge Management Education Programs has agreed to expand
its’ product range to include competency based programs in the areas of Knowledge and Project Management.
Douglas Weidner, the President of KM Mentor and the current Chairman of the International Knowledge Management
Institute, said “from a global perspective the work place driver by employers is to develop a competency based work force.
We are seeing this in Europe and Asia. Australia is one of the world leaders in this field of education and well known for its
work on Federal Government initiatives in the late 1980’s.”
iknowma worldwide has been able to capture the ideal mix of academic, vocational based knowledge transfer and mentoring
to develop programs that contain all the Units of Competency for on the job performance and assessment of skills against
elements predetermined by experience workers.
“iknowma’s revolutionary methodology integrates leadership and or behavioral competencies into best practice knowledge
management and project management environments to improve productivity and assist organizations of all sizes to more
strategically meet their business outcomes,” said Weidner.
Anne Kirby, a Senior Partner of iknowma with Global responsibility for Operations said “the appointment of KM Mentor, a
global leader in KM education, allows iknowma to broaden its market coverage and at the same time allows KM Mentor’s
former students to obtain higher levels of professionalism and qualifications in the field of Knowledge and Project Management”.
iknowma are world leaders in Knowledge, Project and Process Management consulting and education. As the industry’s only vendor
neutral provider, iknowma's products and services are recognized by fortune 500 industry. iknowma’s programs, strategically aligned
to the business strategy of the organization, provides university credit and professional recognition for competency based outcomes.
KM Mentor is a world leader in providing education solutions that target what expert KM practitioners need to know for successful appli-
cation of enterprise KM and what all KM Professionals need to know for career success applying Personal KM in the Knowledge Age.
KM Mentor’s tuition-based Learning Center provides the most extensive KM curricula in the world.
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"Knowledge Management and You"
Presentation at The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Wednesday, October 26, 2005: Douglas Weidner, Chairman, KM Institute and CKM Instructor, delivered a very well received
talk/seminar, "Knowledge Management and You" at the National Institutes of Health, Washington DC.
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100+ attendees were present, and the event was simulcasted across the U.S. NIH is one of KM Institute's major clients, as over 20 NIH personnel have attended our various workshops during the last year. Past workshops have included the 2-day Advanced KM Essentials and the top-tiered Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM). |
Topics covered:
- US Government Mandates for KM including Learning Objectives for CKO and Technical Staffs
- KM Rationale - A Strategic Perspective
- KM Principles and Models including Complexity Theory
- KM Techniques - "Connect & Collect", Best Practice Tools and Metrics
- Personal KM for Personal Success
To download video, please follow this link.
Note: An overview of NIH's current/future KM plans precedes Weidner's presentation.
See 17:40 mark [17 mins, 40 sec] for Weidner introduction by Dorrette Finch, Director at NIH.
This a RealPlayer video. To download RealPlayer (FREE), please follow this link.
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KM Institute Recognized for Knowledge Management Training
Shell Oil Co. and Multimedia University, Malaysia
October 3, 2005
| Professor Peter Woods awards KM Institute Chairman Douglas Weidner a Certificate of Appreciation for being the honored speaker at the KM Association of Malaysia event. Professor Woods is KM Chair at the Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Selangor, which has one of the largest graduate KM programs in the world. |
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Weidner presents a Knowledge Management awareness program to the IT Division of Shell Oil Co., in support of Josephine Chuang (CKM Graduate, March 2005)
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International KM FORUM- Taiwan
August 9, 2005
Sponsored by the SME (Small & Medium Sized Enterprise) Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs. KM Institute's
Douglas Weidner was the keynote speaker at this event.
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- Dr. Charles HC Kao,
- Dr. Binshan Lin
- Sun Quae-Lei
- KM Institute's Douglas Weidner
- Harry Yu |
Taipei, Aug 9, 2005
Over 200 attendees joined us for topic/speakers:
"Learning Organizations and Value Chain"
- Dr. Binshan Lin, Professor, College of Bus Admin, Louisianna State University
"Keys to Converting Knowledge into Profit: KM Best Practice"
- Douglas Weidner, Chairman KM Institute
Panel Discussions included:
- Dr. Kao, Mr Lai
- Dean Mao-Wei Hung, College of Management - National Taiwan University
- Evans Tu, President/CEO - Synnex Technology International Corporation
- Yuh-Min Chen, Director of Yu-Jen-Shin Pastry Houses
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Link to Archive #2 (2005)
 
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