A Knowledge Management Model for Technology Forecasting in a Power Company

摘要

In this paper, a knowledge management (KM) model for technology forecasting is presented. The model implements certain principles of KM applied to technology forecasting in a 70,000 employee power company. The underlying KM activities support the development and application of ideas. Actions undertaken by the company are based on the alignment of their people, processes and technology with the business strategy, context and goals. The actual KM practices are sharing information and documenting the technology forecasting activities and results for the business processes of the company. The model is divided in three interrelated sections: the technology taxonomy of the company, the technology evolution module and the reference module. The KM effort is classified under the following attributes: context; goals; strategy; culture; and technological, organizational and process infrastructure.