Meta-KM: A Program and A Plea

Opportunities for the Knowledge Management movement to undertake the direction of its own development process are explored from different perspectives. The potential of reflexive knowledge (i.e. knowledge about knowledge) as a prerequisite for that undertaking is examined. Some historical instances where knowledge users studied their own knowing practices are recalled. From the metaknowledge standpoint, a self-examinati on of the KM movement or Meta-KM is introduced. First, a general framework for establishing the epistemological and scientific foundations of KM is laid out, with key examples. Second, a reference is made to contemporary efforts to further innovation practices through a similar reflexive pattern. Third, some conditions for the social evolution of the KM profession are discussed. Finally, the potential impact of a community of reflexive knowledge professionals upon the emergence of a global consciousness is assessed.

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