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This article explores the concept of knowledge workers, a term first coined by Peter Drucker in the late 1950s. As we navigate an increasingly specialized and data-driven world, the contributions and challenges faced by knowledge workers—from psychiatrists to scientists—are more critical than ever. With rapid advancements in communication and technology, the need for effective integration, manipulation, and creation of information is paramount. We delve into the evolution of these roles, their impact on policy, and the future of knowledge work in both public and private sectors.
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The Knowledge Worker: integrating, manipulating, creating... stuff Brian Wee, Ph.D. Congressional and Federal Agency Liaison NEON, Inc.
An article in “The Atlantic” 1945 titled “As you may think” “Science has provided the swiftest communication between individuals…...” “There is a growing mountain of research. But there is increased evidence that we are being bogged down today as specialization extends. The investigator is staggered by the findings and conclusions of thousands of other workers…”
Vennevar Bush (1890 – 1974) Instrumental to the creation of NSF
Peter Drucker first coined the term “Knowledge Worker” circa 1959
Alvin Toffler on the post-industrial society based on knowledge as a resource (1984)
Examples of Knowledge Workers Psychiatrist Scientist Forensics Expert
Knowledge Workers Among Us Documentation Evangelist Education Evangelist Bar crawl leader and all-around nice guy… I mean… ESIP President
Observations to Data to Information to Assessments to Decisions Policy Briefs Models Observations Scientific literature Legislation Data products Assessment Reports Calibrated data Enforcement Atlases Compliance monitoring
