Abstract: A method managing knowledge to impart value comprises the steps of developing a domain model from knowledge in an unstructured domain, determining whether there is value in further developing the initial domain model to include a knowledge map and, if so, developing and implementing the knowledge map, and determining whether there is value in further developing the knowledge to include a knowledge clearinghouse and, if so, developing an implementing the knowledge clearinghouse. Certain embodiments may include the additional steps of developing and implementing a knowledge network. The step of developing the initial domain model may comprise the steps of defining organizational and content scopes relevant to the unstructured domain, and identifying entities and processes subject to benefit from structuring of the knowledge.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computerized information presentation system for dynamically organizing information in order to present to a user previously unrecognized relationships among portions of the information. The system comprises information description storage for storing information comprising a plurality of concepts and for each concept knowledge of allowable attributes for the concept and one or more of attributes, attribute values, and relationships among attributes and attribute values. The system further comprises categorization knowledge storage for storing knowledge of criteria for placing the concepts into categories and context determination for determining a current context based on system state. Mapping knowledge storage is included for storing knowledge of mappings between a particular context and the presentation of information.