Hands Quote by Peter Drucker
“There's no such thing as knowledge management; there are only knowledgeable people. Information only becomes knowledge in the hands of someone who knows what to do with it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Effective Executive, Peter Drucker, 1966
Knowledge exists only in people; information becomes knowledge when applied by capable individuals.
In simple terms: People, not systems, hold true knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Empower knowledgeable staff to act.
Themes
knowledge
information
people
Mood
pragmatic
instructive
Type
business
educational
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- organizational learning
- leadership development
Key Concepts
knowledge management
human capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify knowledgeable people?
- What systems support knowledge application?
A Different Perspective
May underplay technology’s role.
