Using enterprise modeling to facilitate knowledge management in organizational transformation efforts

Author

Sousa, George W L ; Van Aken, Eileen M. ; Rentes, Antonio F.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Ind. & Syst. Eng., Virginia Polytech. Inst. & State Univ., Blacksburg, VA, USA

Volume

1

fYear

2001

fDate

2001

Abstract

The transformation methodology (TransMeth) presented in this paper has evolved over numerous years, with contributions to its development and application from a variety of backgrounds, disciplines, organizations and universities. While the TransMeth has components similar to strategic planning and general organizational transformation processes, it has evolved from a more narrowly-focused strategic planning process to a methodology for transformation integrating various quality and improvement tools, practices and processes. In this paper, the authors explore how the utilization of enterprise modeling software tools (knowledge models and representational tools) can be applied within the TransMeth to supplement the improvement tools and practices (such as mission statement, vision, and cross-functional improvement teams). Integrating these tools and concepts will enable the development of a transformation knowledge management system, encompassing the creation, documentation, dissemination and utilization of enterprise knowledge to support and guide transformation efforts

Keywords

industrial property; knowledge engineering; management of change; quality management; research and development management; R&D management; TransMeth; cross-functional improvement teams; enterprise modeling; enterprise modeling software tools; improvement practices; improvement processes; improvement tools; knowledge creation; knowledge dissemination; knowledge documentation; knowledge management facilitation; knowledge models; knowledge utilization; mission statement; organizational transformation efforts; organizational transformation processes; quality tools; representational tools; strategic planning; transformation knowledge management system; transformation methodology; vision; Business process re-engineering; Computer integrated manufacturing; Globalization; Knowledge management; Knowledge transfer; Laboratories; Manufacturing industries; Strategic planning; Systems engineering and theory; Total quality management;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Management of Engineering and Technology, 2001. PICMET '01. Portland International Conference on

Conference_Location

Portland, OR

Print_ISBN

1-890843-06-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PICMET.2001.951765

Filename

951765