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The importance of reputation

by Peter Levesque May 29, 2011

I just received a very complimentary recommendation from David Yetman on my LinkedIn profile. “Peter is an idea machine. Well-rounded, crafty, and wordly; Peter can take an idea and turn it into something to be proud of. His work in Canada in knowledge mobilization is exemplary and I believe he is solidifying much of the [...]

Tagged as: collective, kmb, reputation

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Time is not the enemy

by Peter Levesque May 19, 2011

Over the past 5 years of consulting, the issue of time has consistently been identified by clients as a barrier to engaging in knowledge mobilization.  They state: “We don’t have time to do this and our other work.”; “I would like to do knowledge mobilization but I have too many other problems to address.”; “I [...]

Tagged as: kmb, management, time

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Consulting and Training: Knowledge Mobilization Cousins

by Peter Levesque April 2, 2011

Whew!  The month of March is a busy time in Ottawa.  It is the end of the fiscal year for the federal government. This means that every department is trying to finish projects that were started during the previous 11 months.  Let’s say that I have just come up for air. After a deep dive [...]

Tagged as: consulting, kmb, training

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Think Tank Idea: Assessing Knowledge Mobilization in the Social Sciences and Humanities

by Peter Levesque March 13, 2011

About a month ago, I contacted the President of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Dr. Chad Gaffield. I congratulated him on the work that SSHRC has done to move the knowledge mobilization agenda forward.  However, I wanted to bring a challenge and opportunity to his attention.  I explained that while Knowledge Mobilization [...]

Tagged as: evaluation, humanities, kmb, social sciences, sshrc, teaching

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Knowledge Mobilization as Building Wealth

by Peter Levesque March 12, 2011

In the spring of 1998, I sold my previous business interests, took a 6-month break and then started looking for my next project.  I was 32. I had a wife and two young children.  A little house and some money in the bank.  After a series of meetings, discussions and interviews, I landed at the [...]

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Knowledge Mobilization Workshops & Courses

by Peter Levesque March 6, 2011

We are pleased to announce the line up of Knowledge Mobilization workshops & courses for 2011-2012. In partnership with the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Continuing Education, we are offering two courses: 1) Social Media and Public Services (October 24, 2011, January 25, 2012, May 1, 2012 in English - 29 novembre 2011 et 11 juin 2012 [...]

Tagged as: kmb, kmbw, knowledge mobilization, social media, workshop

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Can Poetry be Knowledge Mobilization?

by Peter Levesque February 16, 2011

I have a love affair with poetry.  Not romantic poetry necessarily, but poetry that brings forth forms of evidence that are not easily shared otherwise.  Recently, Dr. Budd Hall asked if I would write a piece for the journal Rizoma-Freireano.  This morning he sent me an email saying that the poem – Community is our [...]

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How do YOU make decisions? – Decision-Making Style Inventory – a KWEST workshop

by Peter Levesque February 14, 2011

Knowledge Mobilization Works is pleased to announce the second event in a new series of workshops. The Knowledge Worker Enhanced Skills Training (KWEST) will be an ongoing set of practical workshops. The goal is to help build the skills vital to being an effective knowledge worker. We have partnered with the Knowledge Informed Creativity Centre [...]

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How do YOU learn? – Learning Tactics Inventory – a KWEST workshop

by Peter Levesque February 14, 2011

Knowledge Mobilization Works is pleased to announce the launch of a new series of workshops. The Knowledge Worker Enhanced Skills Training (KWEST) will be an ongoing set of practical workshops. The goal is to help build the skills vital to being an effective knowledge worker. We have partnered with the Knowledge Informed Creativity Centre at [...]

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The Mindset of the Knowledge Entrepreneur

by Peter Levesque January 30, 2011

In response to Canada’s future relies on the need for our knowledge Small business owners don’t seek proper growth. By Rick Spence, Financial Post January 11, 2011. Posted as commentary on the Interdepartmental Knowledge Management Forum _______________________ Thank you for sharing this Lisa. The reminder that it is the entrepreneur’s duty to “work on the business, not [...]

Tagged as: collaboration, competition, kmb, knowledge entrepreneur

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