Comments on: Why is Knowledge Sharing so different in the corporate world? http://itsallkm.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/why-is-knowledge-sharing-so-different-in-the-corporate-world/ A guide to all things Knowledge Management Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:04:41 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Is the term "Knowledge Management" misleading? « Its all about KM http://itsallkm.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/why-is-knowledge-sharing-so-different-in-the-corporate-world/#comment-91 Is the term "Knowledge Management" misleading? « Its all about KM Thu, 10 May 2007 05:55:30 +0000 http://itsallkm.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/why-is-knowledge-sharing-so-different-in-the-corporate-world/#comment-91 [...] a previous post of mine i’ve tried to address the issue of why knowledge sharing is so different in the corporate world. However, there have been many instances where these hurdles have been overcome. Only when there [...] [...] a previous post of mine i’ve tried to address the issue of why knowledge sharing is so different in the corporate world. However, there have been many instances where these hurdles have been overcome. Only when there [...]

]]> By: Metrics and Knowledge Management « Its all about KM http://itsallkm.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/why-is-knowledge-sharing-so-different-in-the-corporate-world/#comment-55 Metrics and Knowledge Management « Its all about KM Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:01:16 +0000 http://itsallkm.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/why-is-knowledge-sharing-so-different-in-the-corporate-world/#comment-55 [...] previous posts on corporate KM and ROI on KM are an indication of my thoughts on this subject. As those of you who practice KM in [...] [...] previous posts on corporate KM and ROI on KM are an indication of my thoughts on this subject. As those of you who practice KM in [...]

]]> By: Arjun Thomas http://itsallkm.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/why-is-knowledge-sharing-so-different-in-the-corporate-world/#comment-51 Arjun Thomas Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:53:54 +0000 http://itsallkm.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/why-is-knowledge-sharing-so-different-in-the-corporate-world/#comment-51 True, but i'm seeing a serious shift in thought in a large number of corporates. They have started rewarding collaborators and contributors much more than before. When you look at it objectively, driving performance from an individual basis is not as effective as through a larger group. The other benefits include risk mitigation in terms of resource and skill dependancy. True, but i’m seeing a serious shift in thought in a large number of corporates. They have started rewarding collaborators and contributors much more than before.

When you look at it objectively, driving performance from an individual basis is not as effective as through a larger group. The other benefits include risk mitigation in terms of resource and skill dependancy.

]]> By: Raghunath Shende http://itsallkm.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/why-is-knowledge-sharing-so-different-in-the-corporate-world/#comment-50 Raghunath Shende Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:17:46 +0000 http://itsallkm.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/why-is-knowledge-sharing-so-different-in-the-corporate-world/#comment-50 People wants to contribute to knowledge voluntarily. However in corporate world two things refrain people to contribute to internal KM - one is there are may competitors all round in the same environment, second is HR starts making it into Perofrmance based 'commitments' and also it is liked to payments. People wants to contribute to knowledge voluntarily. However in corporate world two things refrain people to contribute to internal KM – one is there are may competitors all round in the same environment, second is HR starts making it into Perofrmance based ‘commitments’ and also it is liked to payments.

]]> By: Arjun Thomas http://itsallkm.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/why-is-knowledge-sharing-so-different-in-the-corporate-world/#comment-47 Arjun Thomas Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:50:21 +0000 http://itsallkm.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/why-is-knowledge-sharing-so-different-in-the-corporate-world/#comment-47 Chandini, Well put.... it's true, the very processes that try to improve efficiency and effectiveness ironically prevent actual learning and knowledge sharing from taking place. As long as we have deadlines, clients and SLA's to meet, the journey to true knowledge sharing and corporate maturity seems a long way of. Chandini,

Well put…. it’s true, the very processes that try to improve efficiency and effectiveness ironically prevent actual learning and knowledge sharing from taking place.

As long as we have deadlines, clients and SLA’s to meet, the journey to true knowledge sharing and corporate maturity seems a long way of.

]]> By: Chandni http://itsallkm.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/why-is-knowledge-sharing-so-different-in-the-corporate-world/#comment-46 Chandni Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:50:20 +0000 http://itsallkm.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/why-is-knowledge-sharing-so-different-in-the-corporate-world/#comment-46 Glad you raised this topic. In my opinion, the answer lies in the way we as humans percieve an environment or system. The more voluntary the role, the greater the willingness to share. The lesser the judgment or evaluation of performance, the greater the freedom of expression. I think that competition redirects energy or focus from the main issue as hand - knowledge or know-how. An open system or medium such as wikipedia allows people to contribute in a meaningful way that in turn is beneficial to millions of others. So the intent or purpose of the whole system is very powerful and attractive to pull people to contribute. These are some things that organizations need to think of when planning KM initiatives. Glad you raised this topic.

In my opinion, the answer lies in the way we as humans percieve an environment or system.

The more voluntary the role, the greater the willingness to share. The lesser the judgment or evaluation of performance, the greater the freedom of expression.
I think that competition redirects energy or focus from the main issue as hand – knowledge or know-how. An open system or medium such as wikipedia allows people to contribute in a meaningful way that in turn is beneficial to millions of others. So the intent or purpose of the whole system is very powerful and attractive to pull people to contribute.

These are some things that organizations need to think of when planning KM initiatives.

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