Propose a Framework for knowledge management strategic planning (KMSSP)

Abstract

Organizational knowledge is a valuable asset to survive in dynamic and challenging business environment. Knowledge management (KM) as a process of knowledge acquisition, storage and sharing is a critical managerial priority. In recent days, many firms had invested millions of dollars in KM initiatives especially in knowledge management systems (KMS) intended to improve knowledge sharing and innovation. Fulfilling of Knowledge requirements, knowledge project management and strategic KM, prioritizing and implementing KM projects and most importantly KM-business alignment are all so complicated issue that makes KM strategic planning as vital matter. KMS strategic planning is a solution of leveraging KM and is an important topic for managers and researchers alike. Despite of importance of it, there is lack of comprehensive framework for strategic KMS planning. This paper presents a framework for KMS strategic planning. By applying this framework, strategic KM-business alignment will be achievable.