Value Driven Personal Knowledge Management
in Executive Coaching
Extract from a dissertation by
Albert Cruywagen :
CE quantumiii Consultants
The approach of quantumiii differs
from most in that we do not proclaim or prefer to use any single methodology or
model – life in the fast lane does not permit this!
Our niche in the market addresses specific elements of executive coaching
and as such we use “personal knowledge management” as a vehicle to achieve
sustainable results.
We view decision-making and leadership as a specific
form of knowledge management and knowledge application. Decisions are made based on information and the
interpretation thereof – thus on the basis of acquired and
“developing/evolving” knowledge. The “quality” of this knowledge impacts
heavily on the quality of decisions and leadership.
Useful and accountable knowledge does not
“happen”. Nor is it gathered by
trusting the opinions of friends or the media.
The creative leader has to develop a personal method/style of dedicated
knowledge acquisition and evaluation.
This
results in more than cursory knowledge as we proceed towards the innate
dimensions of human existence.
Really useful knowledge is “created” only
when we succeed in bringing it into context with the essence and deeper
dimensions characterising human life; with those hidden dreams and expectations,
which often have more influence on behaviour than logic alone. We call these
deeper forces, values.
In an extremely diverse society such as the South
African society, it is imperative to steer clear of even the notion of decisions
made and leadership exerted based on superficial knowledge.
We have to thoroughly consider the theory and practice of value driven
knowledge management at the personal level – especially with regard to the
question how the knowledge of the values of the diversity of cultures in
Southern Africa can assist us in realising our new future by making positive
decisions.
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