When we look at the various Design Thinking (DT) frameworks or methodologies that have become available to us over the last few decades, we see that there is a common thread, which should be heeded in all of them. This is the fact that domain knowledge is always a critical dependency for successful Design Thinking […]
Understanding Critical Thinking versus Design Thinking
If you’re asked to clearly describe and provide examples for the differences between Critical Thinking and Design Thinking, here are some that should help you sound like you know what you’re talking about. However, keep in mind that there are always exceptions to each case… Critical Thinking Examples Critical Thinking (CT), also known as Analytical […]
The Wikipedia Problem – Understanding why most Enterprise Knowledge Repositories Fail
When building Knowledge Repositories (KRs) like Intranets, Internal Content Web Sites, Enterprise Models, and CMDBs, most enterprises make the unwise decision of adopting and mimicking a Wikipedia-like solution. They assume that an adequately sized and appropriately skilled human labor force will auto-magically make itself readily available for manual content generation and maintenance, thinking such activities […]
Type-Strong versus Type-Weak Semantic Relationships and Semantic Data Graphs
If you’ve ever spent any time studying or working with directional Semantic Data Graph (SDG) frameworks such as the Resource Descriptive Framework (RDF), there’s a good chance you’ve run into an interesting problem, which is the ability to determine, assign, and work with Types (a.k.a. Classifications and Categories) for, both, Subject Nodes and Object Nodes […]
Data Profiles as tools for Data Lineage and better Data, Information, Records, and Knowledge Management
One of the most powerful tools for performing Data Lineage activities and for achieving higher levels of Data, Information, Records, and Knowledge Management maturity is the Data Profile. Data Profiles are built and shared by Data Professionals, such as Data and Information Architects, Solutions Architects, and Enterprise Architects. And, given that every enterprise in the […]
Design Thinking as a backbone for the Knowledge Management Industry
After decades of stagnant and even declining growth, the KM industry, which has been struggling to establish its own identity and business value, may have some hope for a revival in the rapidly growing areas of Design Thinking (DT). However, it’s not going to be easy because, while Design Thinking is clearly an area of […]
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