Knowledge

Knowledge is defined as "the capacity to take effective action." See the Knowledge area under Research which discusses this connection with action and for an overview of Metaknowledge.

Context: The Shared Knowledge Enigma This is a systems perspective of context avenues that impact the knowledge sharing process. Following a brief introduction of the meaning of context, an example of face-to-face interaction is used to explore the term context sensitive in terms of sharing knowledge in a one-way single exchange from a source to a perceiver. Eight different context avenues are presented, their relationship to the conscious and unconscious mind addressed, and their impact on the sharing of knowledge considered. (PDF, 12 pages)

The Depth of Knowledge: Surface, Shallow or Deep This paper provides a fine-grain analysis of knowledge. It looks at: (1) the special relationship between knowledge and information); (2) knowledge types, the characteristics of knowledge used for different types of work; and (3) levels of knowledge in terms of surface, shallow and deep. Similarities are explored in terms of learning, and the complexity of situations, decisions and actions. (PDF, 14 pages)

Engaging Tacit Knowledge This paper is an extensive treatment of tacit knowledge that is consistent with recent findings in neuroscience and evolutionary biology. It begins the exploration of ways to achieve extraordinary consciousness, thereby enhancing the capacity of an organization to learn. (PDF, 21 pages) [NOTE: The paper "Moving from Knowledge to Wisdom" in the Consciousness area is the introductory paper to "Engaging Tacit Knowledge".

The Capture of Tacit Knowledge: A Systems Issue. Details five areas related to the capture of tacit knowledge, moving from explicit capture to flow mechanisms, mentoring programs, boundary management and subconscious access. (Single PowerPoint slide)

Expanding the Knowledge Paradigm As our world becomes more complex, with less time for learning and thinking, and all the information that anyone needs, we do not seem to be capable of understanding or dealing with the complexity that surrounds us. This is a symptom calling us to reconsider our frame of reference and how we learn, think and act. This paper focuses on expanding learning, expanding thinking and expanding actions. (PDF, 7 pages)

The Fallacy of Knowledge Reuse Explores the concept of knowledge reuse through (1) providing a new model of information and knowledge consistent with neuroscience and the demands of CUCA, (2) using that model as an analogy to explore the social context of knowledge mobilization with its process of collaborative entanglement, and (3) looking at the concepts of knowledge robustness and sustainability from the viewpoints of individuals and the community. (PDF, 14 pages)

Knowledge States by David and Alex Bennet. An article that explores possibilities for becoming a knowledge state. Appeared in January/February 2006 issue of West Virginia Executive. (MSWord, 5 pages)