People and Knowledge Management (PKM)
Shaping the Future of Work Through People, Knowledge, and Responsible Leadership
The People and Knowledge Management (PKM) Expertise Group at SBM ITB focuses on advancing knowledge and practice in designing human-centered, knowledge-driven, and sustainable work ecosystems.
Responding to rapid organizational, technological, and societal transformation, PKM positions itself at the intersection of people, organizations, innovation, sustainability, and the future of work to generate impactful research, educational excellence, and societal contribution.
Recognizing that the nature of work is being reshaped by digital transformation, artificial intelligence, evolving employment models, workforce transitions, and sustainability imperatives, PKM adopts Future of Work as a signature cross-cutting research theme that integrates its research agenda across organizational systems, human capital, knowledge, and ethical governance. Accordingly, PKM’s research roadmap is structured around four interconnected research clusters that reflect a multi-level perspective from individual behavior and organizational systems to knowledge creation, digital transformation, and broader societal impact.
Our Vision
“To become Indonesia’s leading academic research group in People and Knowledge Management by advancing internationally recognized scholarship that bridges theory and practice by translating established management theories into evidence-based models, organizational interventions, and sustainable management practices.”
Our Research Philosophy
Organizations succeed not only because of technology or strategy, but because of people.
PKM believes that sustainable organizational performance emerges when organizations successfully integrate human capability, organizational learning, ethical leadership, and responsible innovation.
Our research combines established management theories with interdisciplinary perspectives to develop practical solutions that strengthen organizations while improving employee wellbeing, knowledge creation, and societal impact.
Body of Knowledge
PKM develops an integrated body of knowledge built around four interconnected research domains.
Domain 01
Organizational Behavior
Understanding how leadership, organizational culture, collaboration, agility, and workplace design influence individual and organizational performance.
Research areas include:
Leadership & Followership · Organizational Culture · Diversity & Inclusion · Change Management · Organizational Agility · Hybrid & Flexible Work · Team Effectiveness
Domain 02
Human Capital
Developing sustainable workforce capabilities through evidence-based people management.
Research areas include:
Talent Management · Performance Management · Competency Development · Coaching & Leadership Development · Employee Engagement · Psychological Wellbeing · Future Skills · Upskilling & Reskilling · Workforce Transition
Domain 03
Knowledge Management
Exploring how organizations generate, share, and apply knowledge to strengthen innovation and organizational adaptability.
Research areas include:
Knowledge Management · Organizational Learning · Innovation Capability · Knowledge Ecosystems · AI & Human Collaboration · Learning Technologies · Future of Work
Domain 04
Ethics & Sustainability
Investigating responsible governance and ethical management practices that balance organizational performance with long-term societal wellbeing.
Research areas include:
Business Ethics · Corporate Governance · ESG · Responsible AI · Community Development · Social Impact · Sustainable Workforce · Green Jobs
Research Clusters
Cluster 1
Organizational Behavior
This cluster investigates organizational processes and behavioral dynamics that influence organizational effectiveness and sustainable performance.
Research Areas
Leadership & Followership
Organizational Culture, Diversity & Inclusion
Work Attitudes & Behavior
Productivity & Performance
Change Management
Organization Design & Agility
Hybrid and Flexible Work
Team Effectiveness & Collaboration
Cluster 2
Human Capital
This cluster focuses on designing and evaluating sustainable human capital systems that develop organizational capability and workforce competitiveness.
Research Areas
Talent Management
Competency & Skills Systems
Performance Management
Compensation & Rewards
Assessment & Psychometrics
Coaching & Leadership Development
Motivation & Engagement
Psychological Capital & Wellbeing
Future Skills, Upskilling & Reskilling
Workforce Transition & Sustainable Employability
Cluster 3
Knowledge and Management
This cluster explores how organizations leverage knowledge and learning to foster innovation and organizational adaptability in the digital era.
Research Areas
Knowledge Management
Organizational Learning
Innovation Capability & Culture
Knowledge Ecosystem
AI and Human Collaboration
Learning Technologies
Future of Work
Cluster 4
Ethics and Sustainability
This cluster examines responsible organizational practices that balance organizational performance with ethical governance and societal wellbeing.
Research Areas
Business & Organizational Ethics
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Behavioral Ethics
Community Development
Social Impact & Stakeholder Management
ESG & Sustainability
Green Jobs & Sustainable Workforce
Responsible AI & Digital Ethics
Signature Theme
Future of Work
The Future of Work is the unifying theme across all PKM research.
Rather than representing a standalone research cluster, it provides an interdisciplinary lens through which we examine the transformation of organizations, work, and society.
Key research priorities include:
Digital Transformation & Hybrid Work
Artificial Intelligence & Human Collaboration
Future Skills & Workforce Transition
Flexible Work & Platform Economy
Sustainable Work & Green Economy
Together, these themes help organizations prepare for a more adaptive, ethical, and resilient future.
Research Approach
PKM follows a three-stage research maturity model that ensures scientific excellence while creating real-world impact.
Stage 1
Fundamental Research
Advancing management theories through interdisciplinary, evidence-based research.
Stage 2
Framework & Model Development
Transforming scientific knowledge into organizational frameworks, diagnostic tools, leadership models, and evidence-based management systems.
Stage 3
Applied Research
Implementing and evaluating organizational interventions, public policies, and workforce transformation initiatives that generate sustainable organizational and societal impact.
Research Impact
Our research contributes to:
By combining academic rigor with practical relevance, PKM helps organizations prepare for the future of work while contributing to national competitiveness and global scholarship.
Human-centered organizations
Sustainable workforce development
Knowledge-driven innovation
Responsible governance
Evidence-based public policy
Organizational resilience
Inclusive economic development
Collaborate With Us
PKM actively collaborates with:
Universities and research institutions
Public and private organizations
Government agencies
International partners
NGOs and communities
We welcome collaboration in research, executive education, organizational transformation, leadership development, human capital strategy, digital transformation, and policy development to advance evidence-based management and sustainable workplaces.
Members
Dr. rer. pol. Achmad Fajar Hendarman, S.T., M.S.M.
Achmad Ghazali, S.T., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Dr. W. Victo Anggara Wisesa, S.Hum., M.M.
Andika Putra Pratama, M.S.M., Ph.D.
Aria Bayu Pangestu, S.Mn., MHRM.
Prof. Dr. Aurik Gustomo, S.T., M.T.
Prof. Donald Crestofel Lantu, S.T., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Dedy Sushandoyo, S.T., M.Sc.Eng., MA.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Emilia Fitriana Dewi, S.H., M.B.A
Hary Febriansyah, S.Si., M.T., Ph.D.
Prof. Jann Hidajat Tjakraatmadja
Dr. Muhammad Juliansyah Putra, S.IP., M.Si.
Muhammad Yorga Permana, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Neneng Nurlaela Arief, S.E., M.A.B. MIPR