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What is knowledge management? Learn what KM really means, why it matters, common challenges, and how it supports AI, governance, and organizational scale.
Knowledge Management
Tips, frameworks, and examples for managing organizational knowledge — from intranet design and documentation strategy to taxonomy and content governance.
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Knowledge Management in 2026: From "Nice to Have" to Non-Negotiable
In 2026, knowledge management is no longer optional. As AI adoption accelerates, organizations are discovering that structure, trust, and low-friction knowledge capture are the real differentiators.
Before Any Platform Migration, You Need a Defensive Backup (And No—It's Not the Same Thing as a Regular Backup)
Platform migrations are one of the riskiest moments in your digital ecosystem. A defensive backup protects you from silent data loss, mapping errors, and workflow failures. Learn why it matters and what every organization should capture before making a move.
Architecting for AI: Why the Future of AI Starts With the Decisions You’re Making Today
Architecting for AI is about building clear systems, managing knowledge intentionally, and making technology decisions that support long-term scale, governance, and mission-aligned growth.
Goodbye, 2025 — And Back to the Work That Matters Most
As we close out 2025 — and FireOak’s 15th year in business — we’re reflecting on a year of constant platform migrations, changing tools, and why the fundamentals of knowledge management matter more than ever.
SharePoint vs. Teams vs. OneDrive: What Goes Where
Clear distinctions among SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive help ensure files are stored in the right place for collaboration, organizational knowledge, and AI readiness, making information easier to find, manage, and reuse.
What Frank Gehry Can Teach Us About Knowledge Management, Transformation, and Designing for What’s Possible
Frank Gehry reshaped how we think about structure, creativity, and what’s possible. His approach to architecture offers surprising lessons for organizations navigating KM, governance, and AI readiness today.
Shadow AI: The Hidden Risks
Shadow AI is already inside your organization. From security risks to fragmented knowledge, unsanctioned AI tools can undermine your mission.
How Knowledge Management Evolves as Teams Grow
Discover how knowledge management evolves as teams grow — from ad-hoc fixes to strategy that fuels mission success.
What Taylor Swift's Masters Can Teach Us About Knowledge Management
Taylor Swift’s reclaiming of her masters is more than a music industry milestone, it’s a powerful lesson in knowledge management, intellectual property, and strategic asset control. Explore how her bold moves mirror the principles of KM in this real-world case study for mission-driven organizations.
The Most Overlooked Risk in Small Orgs? What You Don't Know.
In small organizations and growing teams, the biggest risk isn’t your tech stack — it’s the undocumented knowledge hiding in plain sight. Learn how to identify and fix these invisible risks.
Knowledge Management in 2025: What's Emerging, What's Evolving, What Matters Most
KM in 2025 is more dynamic, distributed, and people-centered than ever. This isn’t just a trends list — it’s a look at what’s really changing and why it matters.
