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The Wizard of Oz Effect and a new Emerald City

The Wizard of Oz Effect and a new Emerald City Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop three key concepts to the future of knowledge work: knowledge work is a natural, ever‐changing process – not something that can be certified; open education, connection and interaction are the way of the future; and the future of knowledge work hinges on enabling shared practical knowledge globally. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is filled with metaphor mixed with research from recognized knowledge management (KM) experts as well as extensive social media sources such as Wikipedia. The intent is to demonstrate as well as describe the natural process and potential of global connection and interaction. Findings – Knowledge can be found in one's own back yard (or as close as one's pocket) and one's ability to connect to the world. Open education will be increasingly available to support community‐generated certification of knowledge workers. Originality/value – The paper uses a unique approach to forward a new, inclusive way of looking at knowledge worker certification. It also suggests pragmatic approaches for accomplishing community‐generated certification. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png On the Horizon Emerald Publishing

The Wizard of Oz Effect and a new Emerald City

On the Horizon , Volume 18 (3): 13 – Aug 17, 2010

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2010 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
1074-8121
DOI
10.1108/10748121011072627
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop three key concepts to the future of knowledge work: knowledge work is a natural, ever‐changing process – not something that can be certified; open education, connection and interaction are the way of the future; and the future of knowledge work hinges on enabling shared practical knowledge globally. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is filled with metaphor mixed with research from recognized knowledge management (KM) experts as well as extensive social media sources such as Wikipedia. The intent is to demonstrate as well as describe the natural process and potential of global connection and interaction. Findings – Knowledge can be found in one's own back yard (or as close as one's pocket) and one's ability to connect to the world. Open education will be increasingly available to support community‐generated certification of knowledge workers. Originality/value – The paper uses a unique approach to forward a new, inclusive way of looking at knowledge worker certification. It also suggests pragmatic approaches for accomplishing community‐generated certification.

Journal

On the HorizonEmerald Publishing

Published: Aug 17, 2010

Keywords: Knowledge management; Social networks; Information media; Open systems; Education

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