World Congress on Intellectual Capital Readings (KMCI Press) [Hardcover]

Nick Bontis (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 075067475X | ISBN-13: 978-0750674751 | Publication Date: December 28, 2001 | Edition: 1

An impressive collection of the latest cutting-edge work in the dynamic field of intellectual capital. Experts from around the world discuss the current state of affairs from a variety of perspectives, providing a cross-disciplinary view of the field. All contributors presented their research at the top global conference in this field - the World Congress on Intellectual Capital.

The underlying theme of the book is to explain how an organization can identify, measure, manage, leverage and act upon its collective intelligence towards the pursuit of sustainable innovation. The book is divided into three main parts which first establish a foundation of literature, then examine various measurement approaches and finally conclude with a variety of applications.

"This collection of papers from the conference is special for its seminal research, strategic visions, and thought-provoking discussions. Make sure this book has a place in your library!"
Dr. Jac Fitz-enz, Founder and Chairman, Saratoga Institute

Highly-regarded international contributors present cutting-edge research from the world's largest conference in the field of intellectual capital
Explains how an organization can identify, measure, manage, leverage and act upon its collective intelligence to achieve sustainable innovation
Combines the scholarly review and practitioner synthesis of intellectual capital and knowledge management

Editorial Reviews

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"The World Congress on Intellectual Capital is unique in the quality of papers presented. Rather than a rehashing of commonplace 'what we did' recountings by the same old group, these were fresh presentations of leading-edge material. This collection of papers from the conference is special for its seminal research, strategic visions, and thought-provoking discussions. Make sure this book has a place in your library!"
Dr. Jac Fitz-enz
Founder and Chairman, Saratoga Institute

"The World Congress on Intellectual Capital is one of the rare conferences which stands out in the crowd. It offers a holistic view on intellectual capital and knowledge management, featuring the latest developments in research and practice. It is a unique world-class conference worth the time and money. Picking up a copy of this book is the next best thing to being there."
Dr. Ante Pulic
Director, Austrian IC Research Centre

"The World Congress on Intellectual Capital brings together the business and educational community to fundamentally examine and explore the emergence of our New Economy. Every learning discipline is impacted by this deep transformational change. The only way we will emerge stronger is to continue bringing world-class researchers and management together to create new solutions or identify questions that we need to answer. The quality of the content in this compilation is first rate and I recommend it as a must read for all academics and managers."
Cindy Gordon
Partner and Vice President, XDL Intervest

"The World Congress on Intellectual Capital sets an international standard of theory, practice, and vision. This book provides one-stop shopping for being briefed on the core management innovations shaping our world today."
Debra M. Amidon
Founder and CEO, Entovation International

From the Publisher

The underlying theme of the book is to explain how an organization can identify, measure, manage, leverage and act upon its collective intelligence towards the pursuit of sustainable innovation. The book is divided into three main parts, which first establish a foundation of literature, then examine various measurement approaches and finally conclude with a variety of applications.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: taylor & francis; 1 edition (December 28, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075067475X
• ISBN-13: 978-0750674751
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,983,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Nick Bontis is the world's leading expert on intellectual capital and its impact on performance.

He helps organizations leverage their most important intangible asset for sustainable competitive advantage. Nick has been immersed in the field since 1991 when a cover story in Fortune magazine, titled "Brainpower", changed the course of his life. Risking a secure future, Nick left a promising banking career to pursue a PhD in the field. His ground-breaking doctoral dissertation went on to become the #1 selling thesis in Canada. At a relatively young age, his accomplishments thus far could fill a volume.

As a professional speaker, Nick has delivered keynote presentations on every continent for leading organizations in both the private and the public sector. His dynamic, high energy presentations provide personal and team recommendations for improving individual and organizational effectiveness leaving audiences with the tools, inspiration and impetus to accelerate performance. His customized programs are a mix of practical managerial tools, rigorous academic research, strategic consulting, entertaining humour and a blast of youthful exuberance.

As an academic, "Nicky B" (as he is known by his students) is an award-winning tenured professor who delivers enlightening content with energy that virtually zings off the walls when he steps into a room. He currently teaches business strategy to undergraduates, knowledge management to MBAs, and advanced statistics to PhD students at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. He has won over 12 major teaching awards and the faculty researcher of the year twice. Maclean's magazine has rated him as one of McMaster's most popular professors for six years in a row! TVO recognized him as one of the top 10 lecturers in Ontario. OUSA and OCUFA awarded him Ontario's top professor. He is also a 3M National Teaching Fellow, an exclusive honour only bestowed upon the top university professors in the country!

Nick earned his PhD from the prestigious Ivey Business School, U. of Western Ontario where he received the top scholastic achievement award. He also won a Canadian silver medal in the running long jump, with a remarkable leap of seven and half metres - that's nearly 25 feet! Nick also competed on the UWO varsity men's soccer team receiving both MVP and leading goal scorer honours. As an athlete, Nick received national all-star status and several high-profile awards all while performing in the UWO symphony band as a euphonium player.

As a consultant, Dr. Bontis is the Director of the Institute for Intellectual Capital Research - a leading strategic management consulting firm. His services have been sought after by leading organizations such as the United Nations, Microsoft, Health Canada, Royal Bank, Telus, Accenture, Enmax, Manulife, Mitsubishi, United Way the US Navy and IBM. Tom Stewart, former Editor of the Harvard Business Review and Fortune Magazine recognizes him as a "pioneer and one of the world's real intellectual capital experts". Nick is also on the Advisory Board of several organizations including a variety of educational-based institutions designing and implementing executive development programs across the country.

As a writer, Nick is Associate Editor of the Journal of Intellectual Capital, and has won international acclaim for his leading edge research papers, books and management cases. He is ranked as one of the most cited authors on intellectual capital in the world. As an entrepreneur, Nick is Chief Knowledge Officer of Knexa Solutions - the world's first knowledge exchange and auction software solutions company, based in Vancouver. Dr. Bontis also draws on his wealth of practical, hands-on business experience. He started his career at Human Resources Development Canada and later at KPMG. He then moved on to work for several years at CIBC Securities Inc. in a variety of areas including marketing, securities analysis, recruitment, strategy and software development. He received the CIBC Chairman's Award for outstanding contribution to the bank.

With his unique combination of substance and sizzle, Nick is guaranteed to ignite, entertain and enlighten audiences, empowering them with both the tools and the inspiration to perform at a higher level of accelerated performance. He currently resides in Ancaster, Ontario with his wife Stacy and their three young children Charlie, Dino and Tia Maria.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book, May 1, 2011

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tsiap - See all my reviews

This review is from: World Congress on Intellectual Capital Readings (KMCI Press) (Kindle Edition)

A great reference guide for individuals (both practitioners and academic researchers) interested in reading some of the foundational pieces in the field of intellectual capital.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A good review of the state of the art, February 18, 2003

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Bill Godfrey (Mt Stuart, TAS Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: World Congress on Intellectual Capital Readings (KMCI Press) (Hardcover)

This collection of readings brings together experts from around the world in the fields of intellectual capital and knowledge management to discuss the latest research and practice. The standard of the papers is very high and there is a good balance between theory, research and practice.

A popular conceptualisation of intellectual capital is that it has three components: human capital, structural capital and relational capital, as described in Nick Bontis' literature review. This conceptualization is extended in the chapter that describes competitive capital as a potential fourth pillar of intellectual capital. Practitioners will be interested in the measures that have been developed in relation to learning capacity and knowledge management orientation. Similarly, the chapters which discuss intellectual capital reporting (Development and Implementation of an Intellectual Capital Report; Understanding Intellectual Capital Statements; Measuring and Reporting Intellectual Capital in European Pioneering Firms; Intellectual Capital Disclosures in Swedish Annual Reports) will be of interest to managers attempting to identify, understand, describe, and account for intellectual capital in their organizations.

This book provides a really good overview and state-of-the art in relation to intellectual capital, particularly in relation to measurement methods, and intellectual capital reporting in organizations, and this compilation is a must-read for academics and practitioners alike.