The U.S. Office of Personal Management characterizes leaders and KM by saying, “leaders must assume responsibility for the development of future leaders as coaches, mentors, teachers, and most of all, exemplars within and without leadership development programs.”

“The Leadership and Knowledge Management system focuses on identifying and addressing agency leadership competencies so that continuity of leadership is ensured, knowledge is shared across the organization, and an environment of continuous learning is present.”

http://www.opm.gov/hcaaf_resource_center/4-1.asp