Posted by Jack Vinson on April 11, 2000 at 15:37:27:

In Reply to: incentives for sharing knowledge? posted by Tom Weathington on April 05, 2000 at 15:45:56:

This topic comes up in the literature a lot. I just read something recently that scientists don't necessarily go for money first. (I frequently say that if I wanted money, I would have gone to work directly after my bachelor's degree in engineering instead of going for a PhD.)

What incentives to provide really depends on the audience. Buckman Labs rewarded their top knowledge sharers with a long weekend and a few nice tchotchkes. I bet some companies could go a long way toward incenting their people to share if they see top management participating in the sharing. (Why would I want to put myself on the line, if my boss doesn't?)

It is an interesting problem. Let us know what you decide.

Jack Vinson
Pharmacia Corp

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