The practices of knowledge management and this approach to guiding the workforce to achieve the objective of the company have been time tested. Many companies and even non-profit organizations use this approach for their business and community concerns. It has made a popular "comeback" in recent times and the advantages are paying dividends for many. There is plenty of information on the subject. Journals and magazines are full of case studies and the latest trends for this management style. It is a simple concept yet used with other techniques, it can be quite effective in helping to manage your workforce.