The document introduces the concept of knowledge management over 6 chapters. Chapter 1 defines knowledge and differentiates it from data and information. Chapter 2 defines knowledge management as the conversion of tacit to explicit knowledge and its sharing within an organization. Chapter 3 discusses the history of knowledge management from the 1970s to 1990s. Chapter 4 covers the 4 elements of knowledge management: knowledge creation and capture, sharing and enrichment, storage and retrieval, and dissemination. Chapter 5 discusses how organizations can systematically manage knowledge using tools. Finally, Chapter 6 provides steps for properly implementing a knowledge management program that includes advocacy, training, and incentivizing a culture of sharing.