KM and the enterprise of the future

Abstract

Purpose

This aim of this paper is to discuss knowledge management's (KM) long‐term relationship and support of the enterprise of the future over the next ten to 15 years.

Design/methodology/approach

Several topic areas are identified in knowledge management that can provide important support to the enterprise of the future's productivity and growth goals.

Findings

Advances in the areas of raising the value of work, advancing workplace/workspace performance, reducing and streamlining work complexity, and early detection of emerging market changes/disruptions are identified as being among some of the leading future KM capabilities needed by future enterprises.

Originality/value

The paper contains useful information on directions for development of future KM capabilities.

Citation

Holtshouse, D. (2007), "KM and the enterprise of the future", VINE, Vol. 37 No. 4, pp. 394-398. https://doi.org/10.1108/03055720710838461