Can knowledge management principles transform higher education? This paper explores the applicability of knowledge management concepts to UK higher education institutions. It identifies existing facilities, systems, and projects that contribute to knowledge management, such as libraries and electronic networks. The study also considers the challenges associated with creating a knowledge environment in higher education. To create a knowledge enviroment, effective knowledge management may require significant change in culture and values, organizational structures and reward systems. Effectively managing the interplay between knowledge and power is paramount.
This article, published in the International Journal of Educational Management, directly relates to the journal's focus on leadership and management within educational settings. By exploring the application of knowledge management principles to higher education, the research offers insights into improving organizational effectiveness and knowledge sharing, which are relevant to the journal's readership.