Knowledge Transfer at the Workplace

Knowledge transfer is a process of spreading good ideas or knowledge from one person to

another.

Knowledge management is harder

What are the best ways of knowledge transfer?

Create a trusted environment

Emphasize teamwork

Collective rewards

On-job training

Senior Leadership Forum

Knowledge transfer is more effective when we are

“doing” or “executing”

Encourage mentorship

What are the modes of knowledge

transfer?

Socialization

Externalization

Combination

Internationalization

What are the tools of knowledge transfer?

Microblogging

Podcasting

Virtual worlds

Alumni portals

You Tubes

Conditions required for knowledge transfer

Better Means of Transfer Knowledge

Willingness and the ability

Mandatory tutoring programs where executives are compelled to share their knowledge and experience

Upgrade the methods of knowledge transfer

Barriers of Knowledge transfer

Underestimating

Lack of Understanding

Lack of incentives or rewards

Lack of clarity

Lack of trust

Benefits of knowledge transfer

Open flow of thoughts

Develops competencies

The value of learning from past history

Identifies the development and mentoring opportunities

High density field of interaction

Helps in bringing new people on board

Intuitive knowledge is easily transferred

Conclusion

“Successful knowledge transfer involves neither computers nor documents but rather

interaction between people.”

-Thomas H. Davenport

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