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Dr. Suliman Hawamdeh
Dr. Suliman Hawamdeh is a Professor and Department Chair in the College of Information, University of North Texas. Prior to joining UNT in August 2010, he taught and coordinated the Master of Science in Knowledge Management in the School of Library and Information Studies at University of Oklahoma. He also founded and directed the first Master of Science in Knowledge Management in Asia in the College of Communication and Information at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Dr. Hawamdeh has extensive industrial experience, he was the Managing Director of ITC Information Technology Consultant Ltd, a company developed and marketed a line of products in imaging, document management, engineering drawing management, and library automation software. He worked as a consultant to several organizations including NEC, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Petronas, and Shell. Dr. Hawamdeh has authored and edited several books on knowledge management. He is the editor of a book series on Innovation and Knowledge Management
Knowledge management is increasingly recognized as a strategic and critical part of the operations of both public and private organizations. The knowledge economy and the increased emphasis on knowledge as a key driver of growth are suggestive of the emerging knowledge management profession. However, the exact nature of the new profession and, specifically the role of the knowledge management professionals in today’s knowledge community remains an open question. Knowledge management professionals are expected to be engaged in problem-setting, problem solving and demonstrate autonomy of thought as well as work with issues holistically. The problems that await true knowledge management professionals can be found in today’s information and knowledge practices including the current economic crises and all the failures in corporate information practices. Re-examination of the current information and knowledge management practices can provide clues to the professionalization of knowledge management including the need for better information and knowledge sharing practices.
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