title: The leader as chief knowledge officer.
abstract: The most strategic asset a leader has to work with is the competency of her/his staff to perform at a level of excellence. The successful leader has the ability to create Communities of Practice within the organization that create highly bonded and effective communities of practice throughout the organization.
authors.affiliation: Clarian Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
authors.forename: Karlene
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kerfoot
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards*; D010559:Personnel Management; D011361:Professional Competence