Knowledge as Capital

Times are changing. No longer is a company valued on just its physical assets and income streams. A quick look at many Internet focused organizations points to a basic fact: There is a new kind of asset being valued in our economy. That asset is knowledge, the intellectual capital of the organization. The high potential return of leveraging the knowledge capital of an organization has led to company valuations that far exceed what used to be accepted as standard. This new capital is walking around your company, is hidden in file drawers, and surfaces in conversations with clients and suppliers. Understanding where the knowledge is in your company is one of the first steps in leveraging it for profitability and growth.In this course, you'll explore the three kinds of knowledge capital in every organization: human, structural, and relationship. You'll learn about each kind of capital, how to measure it, and how to start managing it to help your company.

Executives, managers, supervisors, team leaders, knowledge experts, and other business professionals who want to initiate or support knowledge management within their organization