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Visual representations in knowledge management : framework and cases

  • Eppler, Martin J. Istituto per la comunicazione aziendale (ICA), Facoltà di scienze della comunicazione, Università della Svizzera italiana, Svizzera
  • Burkhard, Remo A. Istituto per la comunicazione aziendale (ICA), Facoltà di scienze della comunicazione, Università della Svizzera italiana, Svizzera
    2007
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  • Journal of knowledge management. - Emerald. - 2007, vol. 11, no. 4, p. 112-122
Knowledge visualization
knowledge creation
knowledge transfer
diagrams
maps
visual metaphors
English The purpose of this article is to explore the potential of visualization for corporate knowledge management. The employed methodology consists of a taxonomy of visualization formats that are embedded in a conceptual framework to guide the application of visualization in knowledge management according to the type of knowledge that is visualized, the knowledge management objective, the target group, and the application situation. This conceptual framework is illustrated through real-life examples. Our findings show that there is much room for knowledge management applications based on visualization beyond the mere referencing of experts or documents through knowledge maps. The research implications thus consist of experimenting actively with new forms of visual knowledge representation and evaluating their benefits or potential draw-backs rigorously. In terms of practical implications, the authors encourage managers to look beyond simple diagrammatic representations of knowledge and explore alternative visual languages, such as visual metaphors or graphic narratives. The originality and value of this paper consists of two elements: first, the systematic, descriptive and prescriptive approach towards visualization in knowledge management, and second the innovative examples of how to harness the power of visualization in knowledge management.
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