Node1

Knowledge Centers provide
the Nodes for exchange

Networks enable effective
linking or networking

Relationships facilitate
sharing, collaboration and
attention

Node4
FLOW
BUT THE BOTTOM LINE IS
THE FLOW OF KNOWLEDGE
ARTIFACTS ACROSS THE
SYSTEM
Node2
Node3
Network Centric Warfare is more about networking
- Network Centric Warfare,
than networks
C4ISR Cooperative Research Program
Communities of Practice and Interest
 Shared Domain of Practice/Interest
 Alignment with strategic direction
Critical Factors
 Crosses operational, functional and
• Personal
organizational boundaries
passion
• Trust
• Sense
of Urgency
 Defined by knowledge, not tasks
 Managed by making connections
• Key thought
leaders
 Focus on value, added mutual exchange and• Respect
• Open
Communication
continuous learning
 Evolving agenda
 Communities emerging across the Department
(Collaboration at Sea, Logistics, MC QDR, total
ownership cost, KM, Investment Practices, etc.)
“…you cannot force a plant to grow by pulling its leaves…
what you can do is create the infrastructure in which it can prosper.”
- Etienne Wegner, 1999
The first knowledge sharing awards were presented at Knowledge Fair 2000 in
August. Over 3000 people attended the fair, which was co-hosted by the
Undersecretary, Chief of Naval Operations and Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Bringing the Knowledge of the Department to the tip of the spear!
Backup Slides
The World is Changing . . .
DON IM/IT Environment
HISTORICAL
Stable
Learned
Obtrusive technology
Presence
Activity
People support technology
Stovepipe mentality
Crisis-driven
Computation
Hardware focus
Localized
Information chaos
Control
Standardization
Isolated Solutions
FUTURE
Flexible
Learning
Invisible technology
Virtual
Performance
Technology supporting people
Integrative competency
Strategy-driven
Communication
Client utility focus
Ubiquitous
Knowledge Centric
Point of Action empowerment
Open Standards
Interoperability
Relationship of KM and eBusiness
Different Lenses, Common Focus