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Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evalua... more Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evaluated at deep epistemological levels. We argue there is a need is to establish a new paradigm comprising of both a theoretical and an ontological foundation for thinking about ...

AFI is a specialised research and postgraduate teaching unit. It was established in 1999 to devel... more AFI is a specialised research and postgraduate teaching unit. It was established in 1999 to develop an innovative set of postgraduate programs and research in the area of applied foresight. Apart from supporting the University in developing its own forward-looking strategies, its main aims are to: • provide a global resource centre for strategic foresight • create and deliver world class professional programs • carry out original research into the nature and uses of foresight • focus on the implementation of foresight in organisations • work toward the emergence of social foresight in Australia. AFI is intensively networked around the world with leading futures/foresight organisations and practitioners. These include World Future Society and the World Futures Studies Federation. In 2001, the Director of AFI was elected as President, World Futures Studies Federation. AFI therefore, has access to leading international expertise in the field. AFI also offers a nested suite of postgraduate programs. Based on coursework, the programs are offered through the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship at the University. Overall AFI aims to set new standards internationally and to facilitate the emergence of a new generation of foresight practitioners in Australia. It offers a challenging, stimulating and innovative work environment and exceptionally productive programs for its students who come from many different types of organisations.

Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evalua... more Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evaluated at deep epistemological levels. We argue there is a need is to establish a new paradigm comprising of both a theoretical and an ontological foundation for thinking about knowledge epistemologies. We think, along with Bill McKelvey, (1997, 2002) that the “science of management” as it relates to organisations seems to be greatly wanting.Our approach is based on an evolutionary theory of knowledge contained within Karl Popper’s later epistemological works beginning with his 1972 “Objective Knowledge – an evolutionary approach” and a framework of organisational theory based on Maturana and Varela's concept of self-producing complex systems ("autopoiesis"). We have drawn upon this combined approach in order to understand how best to integrate understandings of personal and objective knowledge and the notion of “living organisations” into a new paradigm of organisational know...

Knowledge Management Tools and Techniques, 2005

Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evalua... more Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evaluated at deep epistemological levels. We argue there is a need is to establish a new paradigm comprised of both a theoretical and an ontological foundation for thinking about knowledge epistemologies. We think, along with Bill McKelvey, (1997, 2002) that the "science of management" as it relates to organisations

Theories of change inform the development of a foresight capability based on reflexive understand... more Theories of change inform the development of a foresight capability based on reflexive understanding of the dialectical movement between context, theory and practice. This monograph illustrates the development of a concept into a tool, which is then ...

Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evalua... more Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evaluated at deep epistemological levels. We argue there is a need is to establish a new paradigm comprising of both a theoretical and an ontological foundation for thinking about knowledge epistemologies. We think, along with Bill McKelvey, (1997, 2002) that the "science of management" as it relates to organisations seems to be greatly wanting. This paper relates to a power point presentation made at the actKM National Conference: see http://tinyurl.com/2sjum4 in September 2007. The ideas presented form part of a wider project related to group of collaborators interested in knowledge management, organization theory, autopoiesis and Karl Popper's evolutionary epistemology.

Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evalua... more Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evaluated at deep epistemological levels. We argue there is a need is to establish a new paradigm comprising of both a theoretical and an ontological foundation for thinking about knowledge epistemologies. We think, along with Bill McKelvey, (1997, 2002) that the "science of management" as it relates to organisations seems to be greatly wanting. This paper relates to a power point presentation made at the actKM National Conference: see http://tinyurl.com/2sjum4 in September 2007. The ideas presented form part of a wider project related to group of collaborators interested in knowledge management, organization theory, autopoiesis and Karl Popper's evolutionary epistemology.

actkm.org

Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evalua... more Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evaluated at deep epistemological levels. We argue there is a need is to establish a new paradigm comprising of both a theoretical and an ontological foundation for thinking about ...

AFI is a specialised research and postgraduate teaching unit. It was established in 1999 to devel... more AFI is a specialised research and postgraduate teaching unit. It was established in 1999 to develop an innovative set of postgraduate programs and research in the area of applied foresight. Apart from supporting the University in developing its own forward-looking strategies, its main aims are to: • provide a global resource centre for strategic foresight • create and deliver world class professional programs • carry out original research into the nature and uses of foresight • focus on the implementation of foresight in organisations • work toward the emergence of social foresight in Australia. AFI is intensively networked around the world with leading futures/foresight organisations and practitioners. These include World Future Society and the World Futures Studies Federation. In 2001, the Director of AFI was elected as President, World Futures Studies Federation. AFI therefore, has access to leading international expertise in the field. AFI also offers a nested suite of postgraduate programs. Based on coursework, the programs are offered through the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship at the University. Overall AFI aims to set new standards internationally and to facilitate the emergence of a new generation of foresight practitioners in Australia. It offers a challenging, stimulating and innovative work environment and exceptionally productive programs for its students who come from many different types of organisations.

Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evalua... more Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evaluated at deep epistemological levels. We argue there is a need is to establish a new paradigm comprising of both a theoretical and an ontological foundation for thinking about knowledge epistemologies. We think, along with Bill McKelvey, (1997, 2002) that the “science of management” as it relates to organisations seems to be greatly wanting.Our approach is based on an evolutionary theory of knowledge contained within Karl Popper’s later epistemological works beginning with his 1972 “Objective Knowledge – an evolutionary approach” and a framework of organisational theory based on Maturana and Varela's concept of self-producing complex systems ("autopoiesis"). We have drawn upon this combined approach in order to understand how best to integrate understandings of personal and objective knowledge and the notion of “living organisations” into a new paradigm of organisational know...

Knowledge Management Tools and Techniques, 2005

Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evalua... more Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evaluated at deep epistemological levels. We argue there is a need is to establish a new paradigm comprised of both a theoretical and an ontological foundation for thinking about knowledge epistemologies. We think, along with Bill McKelvey, (1997, 2002) that the "science of management" as it relates to organisations

Theories of change inform the development of a foresight capability based on reflexive understand... more Theories of change inform the development of a foresight capability based on reflexive understanding of the dialectical movement between context, theory and practice. This monograph illustrates the development of a concept into a tool, which is then ...

Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evalua... more Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evaluated at deep epistemological levels. We argue there is a need is to establish a new paradigm comprising of both a theoretical and an ontological foundation for thinking about knowledge epistemologies. We think, along with Bill McKelvey, (1997, 2002) that the "science of management" as it relates to organisations seems to be greatly wanting. This paper relates to a power point presentation made at the actKM National Conference: see http://tinyurl.com/2sjum4 in September 2007. The ideas presented form part of a wider project related to group of collaborators interested in knowledge management, organization theory, autopoiesis and Karl Popper's evolutionary epistemology.

Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evalua... more Prevailing views about what constitutes organisational knowledge need to be systematically evaluated at deep epistemological levels. We argue there is a need is to establish a new paradigm comprising of both a theoretical and an ontological foundation for thinking about knowledge epistemologies. We think, along with Bill McKelvey, (1997, 2002) that the "science of management" as it relates to organisations seems to be greatly wanting. This paper relates to a power point presentation made at the actKM National Conference: see http://tinyurl.com/2sjum4 in September 2007. The ideas presented form part of a wider project related to group of collaborators interested in knowledge management, organization theory, autopoiesis and Karl Popper's evolutionary epistemology.