sharing tacit knowledge

7/27/2019 Sharing Tacit Knowledge

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Tacit knowledge (as opposed to formal,

codified or explicit knowledge) is the kind of

knowledge that is difficult to transfer to

another person by means of writing it down orverbalizing it

This kind of knowledge can only be revealed

through practice in a particular context andtransmitted through social networks


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Experiences

Mental models and intuition

Beliefs and interpretations Professional abilities and craftsman skills

Way of actions

Behavioral models


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EXTERNAL FACTORS(ORGANISATION-

RELATED)

Physical proximity

Project management

Project culture


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INTERNAL FACTORS(INDIVIDUAL

RELATED)

Trust

Commitment

Motivation


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Social interaction

Modelling

Mentoring

Action learning Joint problem solving

Job enrichment

Initiation


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This is also referred as social relation

It guides the human behavior

In this method people act and react in relation to others

This involves large number of behaviors Example: interaction during lunch hours, in social

networks

Professional knowledge


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A model is a simplification of reality

Models are used to capture the essential features of real

systems by breaking them down into more manageable

parts that are easy to understand and to manipulate

Eg: UML

Computer aided examples, manual drawing, writing

and drawing of examples, observation, imitation

Professional knowledge


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Mentoring is a process for the informal transmission of

knowledge, social capital, and the psychosocial support

perceived by the recipient as relevant to work, career,

or professional development

Guiding to think of the type of knowledge in question,

and searching for new knowledge, and combining with

existing & received knowledge

Management of knowledge


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Action learning is an educational process

whereby people work and learn together by

tackling real issues and reflecting on their

actions. Learners acquire knowledge through actual

actions and practice rather than through

traditional instruction.


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Informal and formal discussions, producing

ideas for problem solving and testing of

alternative options Professional knowledge


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Typically job enrichment involves combining

various existing and new tasks into one large

module of work

Increasing experience of different types ofprojects and tasks, receiving more

responsibility therefore helps in continuous

development Professional knowledge


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An initiation process is an interactive process betweenan individual and an organization.

Initiation process offers a simple and clear perspectivefor knowledge transfer, sharing and creation in

organizations The connection shapes organizational practice,

organizational knowledge, ways to act in certainsituations and organizational culture

Verbal advising, imitating,observing(conscious/unconscious)

Managing group dynamics


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As an expert finder

As providing limited support in the

socialization of tacit knowledge

As providing limited support in theexternalization of tacit knowledge

sharing tacit knowledge

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