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[Dr. Dan Kirsch]

A previous email was released to the listserv which had an error in it,
please disregard and use this email asking for survey participation.


Dr. Dan Kirsch, CPC, CKM, MKMP, CKMI®
KMPro Chief Operating Officer & Board Member
http://KMPro.org
01-757-460-6500




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Research Information Statement
Project Name: The Influence of Servant Leadership on Certified Knowledge
Manager’s Perceptions of Knowledge Management
Researcher: David B. DeHaven, Potomac Falls, Virginia

Dear Certified Knowledge Manager,

You are invited to participate in the research project identified above. The
project is being conducted by David B. DeHaven, a student at Capella
University, as part of a Ph.D. degree program. The project is being
conducted under the supervision and guidance of Dr. Michael Williams of
Capella University.

The study will be conducted in two phases and is designed to explore the
perceptions of knowledge management by certified knowledge managers.
Although the body of literature concerning knowledge management is
increasing, little to no research has been conducted on the influence of
leadership style on knowledge management. Given the lack of information in
this area, this research should add to the body of knowledge surrounding
leadership as well as knowledge management.

Participants in this study include those who have received the designation
of Certified Knowledge Manager from KMPro. Given your wealth of experience
resulting from courses as well as “hands on”
implementations, I would like to include you in this study.  The study is
comprised of two phases. Phase 1 consists of the Servant Leadership
Profile survey which can be accessed from the URL below. The profile will
take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Phase 2 of the study involves a
1-hour interview concerning your perceptions of knowledge management. By
completing
the survey and submitting your responses, you are consenting to
participate in the entire study. Participation in the research project is
entirely voluntary and you will be at no disadvantage should you decide
not to participate. All information from the survey and the subsequent
will be kept confidential. You can withdraw at any time without penalty.

After responses are received from the leadership survey, approximately 10
certified knowledge managers will be selected for participation in Phase 2
of this study. If you are selected for Phase 2, you will be asked to
participate in an in-person 1-hour interview preferably at your location.

The researcher will inquire about your perceptions of knowledge management
and will also request to observe related documents, on-line resources and
activities related to knowledge management within your organization. 
Participants will not be compensated for participating.

All information provided by participants will be kept confidential and
anonymous. The final report detailing the findings will be published in a
publicly accessible dissertation database and may be also published in
professional journals. If you are selected for Phase 2 of the study which
includes an interview, you will be provided with a copy of the interview
transcript.

Thank you for considering participation in this research study. If you
have any questions about the research, this information statement
detailing consent or accessing the URL below, please contact the
researcher at 703-220-6831.

Sincerely,


David B. DeHaven,
Ph.D. Candidate,
Capella University

The Survey can be accessed by clicking the following link:

https://els.ms.northropgrumman.com/cgi-bin/rws3.pl?FORM=LeadershipProfileDMZ


This project has been approved by Capella University’s Institutional
Review Board governing human subjects in research. The University requires
that should you have concerns about your rights as a participant in this
research, or you have a complaint about the manner in which the research
is conducted, it may be given to the researcher. If an independent person
is preferred, contact the faculty advisor, Dr. Michael Williams, Capella
University, 225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402,
Telephone 1-888-227-3552 Ext 15789, e-mail Michael.Williams at Capella.edu.