Knowledge asset management

NFPs are knowledge rich organisations reliant on effective deployment of information and capability. Many NFPs create intellectual property as a by-product of services delivery but may not recognise this class of asset or manage it optimally. Others struggle with decisions about how to 'value' their knowledge-based capabilities, including deciding what should be given away, and what should be dealt with on a fee-for-service basis. For all organisations, better managing knowledge will avoid wasted time and money (re-inventing the wheel), and provide a strong platform for innovation

Consulting

Identifying your intellectual property
What are your important knowledge assets, and how are these being managed? Identifying your intellectual property and maximising its contribution is a new challenge for many in the NFP sector. Similarly, routinely converting good ideas into improved processes and services is an emerging priority for NFPs.

• Developing your Intellectual Property register
• Business model development: What services are free? What offerings are fee for service?
• Innovation audit
• Managing knowledge & information resources

Improving Research & Development (R&D) performance
Important considerations are: The degree of alignment between R&D and using R&D outcomes to benefit the organisation and its stakeholders.

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