In the booming energy and resources sectors it is now more important than ever to enhance productivity and streamline processes so as to consistently deliver to consumers and meet operational targets. In the current climate which is seeing the exodus of older workers taking an unprecedented level of knowledge and experience with them, as well as pressure to deliver on market expectations for renewable energy resources, these sectors must focus on developing effective knowledge sharing and retention strategies, and innovating for future success.

Beyond correctly positioning knowledge sharing initiatives within the context of the organisation, those spearheading projects need to ensure that they are met with approval and acceptance, particularly at a time where many in these sectors are witnessing a trend towards decentralisation of knowledge management. To achieve effective collaboration, it is necessary to not only have an understanding of the collaborative tools available such as Communities of Practice (CoPS), blogs, wikis and social networks, but also how to sustain them so that they continue to work for you in the long term. In order to make any of these efforts worthwhile however, it is crucial to consider how to tailor them to current industry-specific concerns and challenges.

This conference will explore practical solutions to common challenges currently faced by people undertaking knowledge sharing and collaboration efforts in the energy and resources sectors. Benefit from the experience of your peers and identify strategies for:

• Achieving enterprise-wide acceptance of knowledge sharing and collaboration initiatives
• Avoiding losing valuable knowledge when long-term employees retire
• Leveraging knowledge capital in the war for talent
• Using collaboration techniques to effectively deliver on sustainability targets
• Successfully capturing knowledge in the operating environment
• Drawing on collaborative efforts to innovate for future growth