The Nonsense of ‘knowledge Management’ Tom Wilson (2002)

Abstract This paper examines critically the origins and basis of ‘knowledge management’, its components, and its development as a field of consultancy practice. Problems in the distinction between ‘knowledge’ and ‘information’ are explored, as well as Polanyi’s concept of ‘tacit knowing’. The concept is examined in the journal literature, the Web sites of consultancy companies, … Continue reading The Nonsense of ‘knowledge Management’ Tom Wilson (2002)

Implicit Knowledge Isn’t There the Way Ore Is Buried David Weinberger

Implicit knowledge isn’t explicit knowledge that we’re not currently thinking about. Implicit knowledge isn’t there the way ore is buried. It’s “there” only in the sense that we can generate it when required. Most simply: That we can come up with an answer doesn’t mean that the answer was lying dormant in us all along. … Continue reading Implicit Knowledge Isn’t There the Way Ore Is Buried David Weinberger

Sharing Tacit Knowledge with the Knowledge Café David Gurteen, 2022

Posts where this video is embedded Sharing Knowledge Through Conversation Knowledge isn’t there the way ore is buried The Relationship Between Explicit Knowledge and Tacit Knowledge Explicit knowledge always has a tacit componentPeople: David GurteenDavid Gurteen Keynote speaker, writer and conversational facilitatorBooks: David GurteenA Conversation Architect Designs Strategic Conversations David GurteenAPM Conference: Conversational Leadership David Gurteen (2016)Being … Continue reading Sharing Tacit Knowledge with the Knowledge Café David Gurteen, 2022

Data, Information and Knowledge What's the difference?

Introduction: Knowledge Management The Importance of Tacit Knowledge Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Effective Knowledge Management is crucial in today’s complex world, however, the distinction between terms like data, information, knowledge, explicit, tacit, and implicit knowledge can often be confusing. It is important to have a clear understanding of the differences. Introduction The … Continue reading Data, Information and Knowledge What’s the difference?

From Mind to Information – the Role of AI in Knowledge Encoding The Evolution of Knowledge Encoding

Artificial Intelligence and the Quest for Knowledge The Postproduction Paradigm – AI and the Art of Remixing Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Knowledge exists in our minds, and traditional methods of encoding this knowledge into information face significant challenges. However, AI tools now offer innovative solutions for recording, transcribing, and processing both explicit … Continue reading From Mind to Information – the Role of AI in Knowledge Encoding The Evolution of Knowledge Encoding

The Importance of Tacit Knowledge Tacit knowledge is knowledge that is difficult to transfer

Data, Information and Knowledge The Relationship Between Explicit Knowledge and Tacit Knowledge Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Tacit knowledge is a type of knowledge that is difficult to express or communicate through words. It is a vital component of human expertise and plays a crucial role in enabling us to adapt to new … Continue reading The Importance of Tacit Knowledge Tacit knowledge is knowledge that is difficult to transfer

The Relationship Between Explicit Knowledge and Tacit Knowledge Explicit knowledge always has a tacit component

The Importance of Tacit Knowledge The DIKW (data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom) Pyramid Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Explicit knowledge can be easily documented and shared, while tacit knowledge is rooted in personal experience and intuition. Recognizing that explicit knowledge always has a tacit component helps us appreciate the deeper, often unspoken context needed … Continue reading The Relationship Between Explicit Knowledge and Tacit Knowledge Explicit knowledge always has a tacit component

Knowledge Only Exists in the Mind Everything else is information

Ways of Knowing From Knowledge to Agency Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What is the difference between information and knowledge?  In everyday language, the words “knowledge and “information” are used loosely and interchangeably. Knowledge is frequently defined as something like this: Knowledge is a fluid mix of framed experience, values, contextual information, and … Continue reading Knowledge Only Exists in the Mind Everything else is information

Sharing Knowledge Through Conversation Knowledge isn't there the way ore is buried

Peer Instruction Learn by Talking Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter How can we effectively share knowledge, particularly tacit knowledge, which cannot be easily encoded into information or implicit knowledge that is not consciously known? The Nature of Knowledge Knowledge is etched into our minds in long-term memory from experience, years of study, and … Continue reading Sharing Knowledge Through Conversation Knowledge isn’t there the way ore is buried