This publication gives detailed information on applying knowledge management (KM) practices, procedures and techniques to solve real world problems. The book addresses content management and search engine optimization, capturing and codifying tacit and explicit knowledge, KM in disaster preparedness, action and reaction, how organization should address the KM adoption process, why KM projects fail, and specific industry application of knowledge management.

Introduction. The Case for Implementing Knowledge Management. Being Social: Knowledge Management and Social Media. Dude, "Where's My Car?": Utilizing Search in Knowledge Management. The Age of Discovery: Knowledge Management in Research Institutions. "Where Have All My Experts Gone?": Knowledge Management in Human Resources and Talent Management. "Sound the Alarm!": Knowledge Management in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness. Happily Ever After: Knowledge Management in Mergers and Acquisitions. "Is There a Doctor in the House?": Knowledge Management in Healthcare. "Show Me the Money!": Knowledge Management for Financial Services. "Are You in Good Hands?": Knowledge Management in Insurance. "Sign Right Here!": Knowledge Management in the Legal Profession. "A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste!": Knowledge Management Education. "Big Knowledge!": Knowledge Management and Big Data. "What Have You Done for the War Fighter Today?": Knowledge Management in the Military. Drinking the Knowledge Management Kool-Aid: Knowledge Management Adoption. Failure Is Not an Option: Why Do Knowledge Management. Summary. Appendices. References. Index.