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Online knowledge networking: what leaders need to know.
Maura MacPhee1, Nitya Suryaprakash, Cathryn Jackson
1School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. maura.macphee@nursing.ubc.ca
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|October 13, 2009
Summary
Knowledge networks (KNs) enhance organizational social capital and innovation. Online KNs improve communication and collaboration, with a nursing leadership example illustrating the process.
Area of Science:
- Organizational behavior
- Knowledge management
- Leadership studies
Background:
- Knowledge networks (KNs) are recognized leadership tools.
- Successful KNs can foster communities of practice.
- Electronic KNs offer enhanced communication and collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the benefits of knowledge networks.
- To provide an overview of developing, facilitating, and evaluating online KNs.
- To illustrate key considerations using a nursing leadership online KN example.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on knowledge network benefits.
- Framework for online KN development, facilitation, and evaluation.
- Case study analysis of a nursing leadership online KN.
Main Results:
- KNs increase social capital and innovation.
- Online platforms enhance efficiency and effectiveness of KNs.
- A structured approach is crucial for successful online KN implementation.
Conclusions:
- Knowledge networks are valuable leadership tools.
- Online KNs offer significant advantages for organizational collaboration.
- Effective facilitation and evaluation are key to maximizing KN impact.
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