ISO 30401 Knowledge Management System (KMS)

About the standard:

About the standard:

ISO 30401 specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving a knowledge management system. It helps organizations manage knowledge systematically to improve decision-making, innovation, and overall performance.

Main objectives of ISO 30401

Enhance knowledge sharing

Facilitate the exchange of critical organizational knowledge.

Improve decision-making

Ensure decisions are informed by accurate and timely knowledge.

Promote innovation

Use knowledge to drive creativity and business improvement.

Protect intellectual assets

Safeguard knowledge and organizational intellectual property.

Support continual improvement

Strengthen knowledge management practices over time.

Key responsibilities & Advantages of the standard

Key responsibilities & Advantages of the standard

Knowledge identification

Recognize critical knowledge within the organization.

Knowledge acquisition and creation

Gather and generate relevant knowledge.

Knowledge storage and retrieval

Maintain knowledge in accessible and organized systems.

Knowledge sharing and dissemination

Promote collaboration and knowledge flow.

Knowledge review and improvement

Continuously assess and enhance knowledge management processes.

Improved organizational learning

Capture and use knowledge effectively.

Enhanced innovation

Foster creative solutions using shared knowledge.

Better decision-making

Access accurate information when needed.

Intellectual asset protection

Safeguard valuable knowledge resources.

Continuous improvement

Strengthen processes and efficiency over time.

How your company benefits

How your company benefits

Optimized knowledge utilization

Use organizational knowledge strategically.

Increased innovation and growth

Develop new products, services, and solutions.

Improved operational efficiency

Reduce duplication and streamline workflows.

Stronger collaboration

Encourage sharing of expertise across teams.

Sustainable knowledge management

Build long-term capabilities for continuous improvement.

The main principles of this system are

The main principles of this system are

Leadership commitment

Management drives knowledge management culture.

Knowledge identification and capture

Systematically recognize and document critical knowledge.

Knowledge sharing

Promote collaboration and open access to knowledge.

Knowledge protection

Safeguard sensitive or critical information.

Continuous learning and improvement

Regularly assess and enhance knowledge management practices.