k* (kstar): an inter-denominational view of networking the networks
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2013 Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum Alex Bielak Knowledge Broker Chair of the Kstar Initiative convened by UNU-INWEHTRANSCRIPT
K* (KStar): an inter-denominational
view of Networking the Networks
2nd Canadian KMb Forum Mississauga, ON June 2013
by Dr. Alex T. Bielak
Knowledge Broker Chair of the Kstar Initiative convened by UNU-INWEH
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the K* Conference brought together key
experts from across the world, and from
different sectors for the first time
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The K* (KStar) initiative
• “K* is the collective term for the set of functions and processes at the various interfaces between knowledge, practice and policy.”
• “K* improves the ways in which knowledge is shared and applied: improving processes already in place to bring about more effective and sustainable change.”
Shaxson, Louise with Alex T. Bielak, et al. 2012. Expanding our understanding
of K* (KT, KE, KTT, KMb, KB, KM, etc.) A concept paper emerging from the K*
conference held in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, April 2012. UNU-INWEH,
Hamilton, ON. 30pp + appendices
www.tinyurl.com/kstarconference
Let me get this out of the way
• This is not just an theoretical exercise
• The Concepts and Framework are already
being used by/informing the work of:
– Third Sector Research Centre, CanChild Centre
for Childhood Disability Research, Natural
England, UNCCD, NRCan, World Bank,
Watermobile, South African Development
Community, Govt. of Ontario Cabinet Office,
EuropeAid, UN International Strategy for
Disaster Reduction, ODI, UNU-INWEH and
others…
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NOT FOR CITATION: Fig 1: The K* spectrum. There is a spectrum of knowledge sharing activities, which are all systemically
related to each other. (Adapted from Shaxson and Bielak et al, 2012.) (Figure is from a multi-author paper currently with the Editor in Chief of Science:
Shaxson, L.; Bielak, A. T.; and Yip, Z.K.: et al. “From science communication to knowledge mobilization and innovation brokering: the K* (Kstar) spectrum”)
KMb
IS THERE A NEED FOR
INCREASED CONNECTIVITY?
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FOR A NETWORK OF
NETWORKS?
FOR A METASITE?
Is there a need? • A key recommendation from Kstar
Surely we
• don’t want duplication, Balkanization?
• do want to learn from the successes, best
practices and failures of others?
• do want to help make a comprehensive
case for K* (whatever we call our bit of it)
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Organizations K* COPS Canada
• KMb Institute
• Research Impact
• KTECop ON
• KTECop
• Govt. ON K*
Practitioners
Network
• CSWA
• Cdn Research
Date Centre
Network
• EENet
• …
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INTERNATIONAL
(MIX)
• KTExchange
• Bonn Science Shop
• PCST
• Global
Implementation
Conference
• KBForum
• KM4Dev
• KStar Conference
• CIPPEC
• GDNet
• INASP
• KTAfrica
• …
USE K* IN PRACTICE
• York University KMb Unit
• CWN
• NeuroDevnet
• Neurotrauma KMb
Network
• Spinal Cord Injury KMb
Network
• Federal Depts and CoP
• OMAFRA-UofG KTT
Partnership
• KNAER
• WSPS
• …
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we have the Tools
www.inweh.unu.edu/River/KnowledgeManagement/Kstar2012GreenPaper.htm
And understand the obstacles (Structural, Individual, Organizational, Systemic)
www.inweh.unu.edu/River/KnowledgeManagement/Kstar2012GreenPaper.htm
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Ultimately we are living proof that we are getting past many such barriers:
Should we now look at barriers to greater connectivity/learning?
So what is preventing us? 1. LIFE
We are busy
2. WORK
We are all invested in our own thing
We/others don’t see a need or potential benefits
We do see a need but there are barriers
People change jobs, retire
3. HUMAN NATURE
We lose interest/focus
We are lazy, protectionist, hostile
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Q#1. WHERE DO WE FIT AND WHY/HOW DO WE INTERLINK?
