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Roadmapping as a way of knowledge management for supporting scientific research in academia
Author(s) -
Ma Tieju,
Liu Shu,
Nakamori Yoshiteru
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
systems research and behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 1092-7026
DOI - 10.1002/sres.708
Subject(s) - control (management) , knowledge management , computer science , management science , sociology of scientific knowledge , technology roadmap , engineering management , strategic planning , process management , engineering , sociology , management , artificial intelligence , social science , economics
Motorola Inc. first introduced the concept of a ‘roadmap’ in the 1970s as a kind of strategic planning tool. This paper argues that roadmapping can also be a useful way to manage knowledge in academia and to support scientific research. By applying the principles of interactive planning methodology, this paper puts forward a new methodology for making personal academic research roadmaps as a way of knowledge management in academia. This methodology is composed of six phases: forming groups, explanation from knowledge coordinators, description of present situation, current status and idealized design reports from every member, research and study schedules, and implementation and control. After introducing the approach, a case study describing the application of the methodology at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology is given. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.