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International Journal of Academic Research in Economics and Management Sciences Sep 2014, Vol. 3, No. 5 ISSN: 2226-3624 Providing a pattern for planning and Leading Knowledge Management in special Holding Companies Mohammad Jamshidi MA, Department of Industrial Engineering Management System, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Ira Email: mohjamshidi@ Omid Nejati MA, Department of Management, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran Email: nejati.omid@ DOI: 10.6007/IJAREMS/v3-i5/ 1187 URL: /10.6007/IJAREMS/v3-i5/ 1187 Abstract: It is widely recognized that knowledge is an essential strategic resource for a firm to retain sustainable competitive advantage. Knowledge management systems usually will be responsible for this role. Organizations for effective and efficient management of knowledge must have a documented strategic plan. Holding companies (HCs) differ in their nature and behavior from other types of companies. However, due to the specific features and conditions of Holding Companies in our country, the usual Knowledge management strategic planning methods are not appropriate and it’s necessary to design a method to suit them. This paper has tried to use strategic contro l perspective, and presented a four-step methodology for planning strategic knowledge management programs at Holding Companies. The findings indicate a four- step met