Posted by Mahei on March 16, 2000 at 18:29:22:

In Reply to: Knowledge transfer posted by Denham on March 14, 2000 at 13:53:08:

Greetings :-)

Knowledge transfer is implicitly a one-way action. For example, you transfer (or try to transfer) knowledge to me but I choose to whether I want to listen, accept or take on board your knowledge (if it is knowledge). This knowledge may just be information. Try speaking to someone who is not looking at you. Try putting data or information on an intranet...how do you know your intranet or groupware system is useful???..are your target users listening????...this approach of knowledge transfer is highly discretionary.

I think knowledge sharing is the way to go. KS implies a level of engagement. Two or more people engaging in dialogue sharing their insights based on their experiences, values and beliefs. KS comparatively saves more time. Moreover, you learn while your sharing whereas KT this may not necessarily be so. Remember the last time you had a problem with your computer???...what was the first thing that came to your mind???...Ohhh grab that instruction manual???..what's the URL for that help line????...or who knows how to solve this darn problem???....so which was more convenient???..and which saved you time???..and which approach did you get more than what you expected???..Think of it as "added value" or just a simple bonus for having the ability to ask more questions.

Well, that's what I think for now.

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