Leads: Olga Smirnova, Moria Levy, Manfred Bornemann, Vadim Shiryaev

The updated KM Trends Map was shared, structured through PESTLE analysis and aligned with ISO KM processes (Sharing, Application, Retention, Creation). The map reflects priority trends shaping KM in both the short (1–3 years) and mid-term (3–5 years).

Key themes:

• Generative AI as the primary transformation trigger in the KM profession;

• Rising importance of critical thinking and sense-making in an AI-saturated environment;

• A renewed emphasis on culture, leadership, and strategic positioning of KM;
  
  

There is a need for an institutionalised, repeatable process of trend monitoring and response.

This shared trend map is positioned as a collective investment in the KM industry — a tool for individual practitioners, organisations, and networks alike.

Leads: Moria Levy, Vincent Ribière
Purpose: To build a global, future-ready community of KM professionals through a deep, high-quality learning program.

Achievements:

• 2025 course completed successfully with 60 certified graduates;

• High satisfaction and recognition across the global community;

• Clear impact: participants reported practical takeaways applied “the next morning.”

Next steps:

• 2026 course in development. Working title: KM in the new era: From strategy planning to execution;

• Will cover: strategy, change, leadership, and organisational culture in times of AI;

• Continued focus on practitioner cases and global knowledge diversity;

• The course is now considered a flagship contribution of KMGN to the profession.

Leads: Pavel Kraus, Manfred Bornemann
Purpose: To bridge KM with business priorities by using structured storytelling tailored for executives.

Achievements:

• Developed a structured storytelling canvas linking KM problems to strategic pain points;

• Based on real organizational stories and “talking points” known and trusted internally;

• Designed to build trust and legitimacy at the executive level.

Next steps:

• Prepare final version for public release;

• Position it as a KM advocacy tool, especially for strategy-level conversations.

5. KMGN’s Vision – To become the global thought leader in KM, setting the agenda and inspiring individuals, organizations, and communities to leverage KM for business results and intellectual capital growth.

6. Mission – Advancing KM innovation and implementation, fostering global collaboration, and ensuring sustainable impact.

7. Strategic Priorities:

   • Shifting from registration to active membership, encouraging stronger engagement.

   • Developing new KM leaders to sustain momentum as veteran leaders retire.

   • Emphasizing collaboration over competition, promoting knowledge co-creation.

8. Guiding Principles:

   • Culture as the foundation – Knowing, Doing, Being Collaborative.

   • Breaking barriers – Beyond politics, religion, and divisions.

   • Co-ownership of projects – Driving KM for collective benefit.

   • Sustainability – Ensuring long-term impact and continued innovation.

   • Strategic Thinking – Achieving balanced short, mid, and long-term results.

13. Why the Wiki? – Members seek practical, actionable KM advice, yet existing resources are either outdated, scattered, or behind paywalls.

14. Purpose – Create a collaborative, community-driven knowledge base where members can share real-world experiences, best practices, and solutions.

15. How It Works:

• Members ask questions and contribute answers, fostering an interactive learning environment.

• Content is categorized by Tips & Tricks, Best Practices, Success/Failure Stories, and references to external KM resources.

• A governance structure with voluntary editors to ensure quality and relevance.

16. Future Potential – The possibility of integrating AI-powered tools (e.g., a chatbot for KM queries) to enhance accessibility and usability.

17. Next Steps – Establishing the project leadership and launching a pilot version to gather feedback and refine functionality.

1. KMGN has three main doors for communication:

LinkedIn (link)

Purpose – to be a STAGE where we share the achievements of our members and raise a discussion which drives KM industry forward

• Sharing and discussing hints and tips on how to implement KM

• Updates about KMGN and network members' activities

Google Website (link) 

Purpose – designed to function as a WALL, where we collect and present critical messages about KMGN, our members, and our activities.

• Explain and position who KMGN and our members are;

• Shared knowledge base with all open-to-use materials, case studies, tools, etc.

WhatsApp (link)

Purpose – to be a CAFE, where establish a space for open collaboration (anybody can initiate discussion, activity or project around KM)

• Discussion around specific projects or subjects (like ISO, AI, research, collaboration, etc.)

• Publish Announcements,  Share links to content

2. The next step we will do to update the KMGN website and network pages:

1. Regularly collect and publish info about your events with descriptions

2. Establish a process for networks to publish research summaries, articles, and other materials in a knowledge base.

3. Update the network’s pages and follow your requests – please share your vision about your pages.

4. Create a unified, collaborative platform for KMGN members to share resources, insights, and best practices.

We also appreciate your improvements and ideas. We would happily discuss ways to leverage international connections at the next BoD meeting.