If people in your organization say they’re drowning in information, struggling with documents stored in different locations, and no curator to organize content, you’re ready for a knowledge management solution. Research Biz, in consultation with you, will unlock your team’s potential to rapidly self-inform. We present a range of capabilities and engagements that you may consider.
Consulting
Research Biz founder Gregory Kohs has experience implementing knowledge platforms ranging from Mediawiki installations (that’s the software underlying Wikipedia); to considering and selecting out-of-the-box cloud-based solutions like Bloomfire, Confluence, CSpace, Guru, KnowledgeHound, Sharepoint, Sharpr, and others; to designing specifications for bespoke software developers to follow. Before you make any decisions about how your organization might proceed in this space, gain the benefit of either a one-hour or a one-day consultation with Research Biz. Avoid the pitfalls that arise when navigating your options among knowledge management solutions. Our first consultation carries a fully-refundable satisfaction guarantee, so there’s no risk to you.
Platform implementation
We serve as your project lead for the longer-term implementation of a knowledge management platform. We will assemble and vet the various solutions that would work best in your organization’s unique scenario and then advise you of our recommended choice, mindful of the balance between budget and features. Research Biz will act as your liaison with respect to the platform or vendor chosen, so that you don’t sacrifice the time and value of one or more of your key employees. (It’s not a simple process to create a highly-functional and elegantly-designed knowledge hub, but we’ve done it before, multiple times, so you get the advantage of expertise that works!)
Information curator
Once your knowledge platform has been deployed, it will wither on the vine if it’s not loaded with “Tier 0” information useful to your employees or customers. With an advanced degree in History and an extensive record of publishing content, Research Biz’s founder is eager to bear fruit for your organization. Let us author, edit, and curate the information that enhances your institutional knowledge. If you never thought your company could afford a Librarian or a Corporate Historian, look no further. Our fractional-time pricing model can give you consistent coverage throughout the year, expertly creating and organizing your information resources so that they are current and refreshed, without the cost of hiring a full-time employee.