Future Developments That Impact Optimal KM/WM Systems

• To explore a fourth-dimensional view as a requirement for a true optimal KM/WM system • To look at the future developments of computer storage, networking, and software as they affect a well-designed optimal KM/WM system • To examine future developments in corporate planning, marketing, finance, and manufacturing as they affect optimal KM/WM systems • To explore the need for continual support of optimal KM/WM systems for what needs to be done over time

Optimal KM/WM Systems in Manufacturing

• To examine conventional wisdom versus an enlarged view of connecting manufacturing “points of wisdom” for what needs to be done over time • To set forth the important elements underlying an effective manufacturing model • To explore areas that are related to production planning and execution • To set forth a typical optimal KM/WM system application in manufacturing

Introduction to Optimal KM/WM Systems

To explore the importance of the question, what needs to be done, for today and tomorrow • To examine the difference between conventional wisdom versus a wider view of wisdom • To take a look at the “big picture” when taking a holistic approach within an optimal KM/WM system environment • To examine two successful applications of optimal KM/WM systems as found in organizations today

Development and Implementation of Optimal KM/WM Systems

• To examine the importance of the KISS principle in the development and implementation of optimal KM/WM systems • To explore the need to take a holistic view to connect “points of wisdom” throughout the design process, to look at the cost justification of developing and implementing optimal KM/WM systems • To set forth the detailed steps essential to develop and implement successful optimal KM/WM systems

Computer Storage and Networking Found in Optimal KM/WM Systems

• To explore future computer technology that will assist in the development of optimal KM/WM systems • To look at business process management for connecting “points of wisdom” and information lifecycle management to oversee computer storage growth • To examine computer storage that is conducive to developing and maintaining an effective optimal KM/WM system • To explore the world of wired and wireless computer networking that is tied-in with the development and growth of this newer operating mode

Real-World Optimal KM/WM System Applications

• To take a last look at creative thinking and problem finding that underlies “what needs to be done” in a typical optimal KM/WM system • To tie in new business models with the ability of a company’s decision makers to judge soundly over time • To review computer software that is useful in optimal KM/WM system applications • To set forth real-world optimal KM/WM system applications in the areas of corporate planning, marketing, finance, and manufacturing

Optimal KM/WM Systems in Corporate Planning

• To contrast conventional wisdom with an enlarged view of connecting “points of wisdom” for corporate planning activities • To examine those corporate planning areas that are critical to developing an effective corporate planning model • To look at critical areas for short- to long-range corporate planning that are related to making optimal decisions • To set forth a current optimal KM/WM system application in the area of corporate planning

Creative Thinking and Problem Finding Underlie Optimal Decision Making

• To explore rethinking creative thinking in terms of what needs to be done organizationally over time • To look at the various creative techniques that are useful to decision makers • To explore the use of problem finding from the standpoint of turning problems into opportunities • To examine how problem finding can assist in expanding the wisdom of decision makers

Computer Software Found in Optimal KM/WM Systems

• To show the importance of computer software to connect “points of wisdom” in a typical company • To underscore the changing nature of computer software of today and tomorrow that affects optimal KM/WM systems • To set forth appropriate computer software that is found in implementing and growing optimal KM/WM system • To present an overview of effective software for optimal KM/WM systems that is capable of assisting decision makers in judging soundly over time

Optimal KM/WM Systems in Marketing

• To contrast conventional wisdom with an enlarged view of wisdom underlying marketing operations • To examine areas that lend themselves to developing an effective marketing model • To explore areas underlying marketing strategy and sales plans within an optimal KM/WM system-operating mode • To set forth an optimal KM/WM system application that has been found to be successful in marketing.