Comments on: Knowledge as a way of being, not an accumulation of facts! http://libraryclips.blogsome.com/2010/04/06/knowledge-as-a-way-of-being-not-an-accumulation-of-facts/ sharing ideas thoughts and feedback Wed, 16 May 2012 23:55:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: John Tropea http://libraryclips.blogsome.com/2010/04/06/knowledge-as-a-way-of-being-not-an-accumulation-of-facts/#comment-33586 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:25:10 +0100 http://libraryclips.blogsome.com/2010/04/06/knowledge-as-a-way-of-being-not-an-accumulation-of-facts/#comment-33586 Thx Chris. Given all this, I like how Harold Jarche puts it: "…we need to move away from a focus on knowledge transfer and acquisition, an approach rooted in Plato’s academy…we are moving to the world of the sons of Socrates, where dialogue and guidance are key competencies." http://johntropea.tumblr.com/post/499768656/we-need-to-move-away-from-a-focus-on-knowledge Thx Chris.

Given all this, I like how Harold Jarche puts it:

“…we need to move away from a focus on knowledge transfer and acquisition, an approach rooted in Plato’s academy…we are moving to the world of the sons of Socrates, where dialogue and guidance are key competencies.”

http://johntropea.tumblr.com/post/499768656/we-need-to-move-away-from-a-focus-on-knowledge

]]> by: Chris Rodgers http://libraryclips.blogsome.com/2010/04/06/knowledge-as-a-way-of-being-not-an-accumulation-of-facts/#comment-33584 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:34:53 +0100 http://libraryclips.blogsome.com/2010/04/06/knowledge-as-a-way-of-being-not-an-accumulation-of-facts/#comment-33584 Agreed, John. As Arthur says, it's spot on - at least as I see it! The idea that knowledge can be "captured" is a myth. It only arises in the moment of interaction (including interaction with oneself!). It might, as you say, draw on pre-existing data or information that has been written down or otherwise stored in artefacts of various kinds; but it is an active and relational <i>process</i>, not a 'thing'. As Weick says, "How do I know what I think until I hear what I say?" Make of that what you will! Cheers, Chris Agreed, John. As Arthur says, it’s spot on - at least as I see it!

The idea that knowledge can be “captured” is a myth. It only arises in the moment of interaction (including interaction with oneself!). It might, as you say, draw on pre-existing data or information that has been written down or otherwise stored in artefacts of various kinds; but it is an active and relational process, not a ‘thing’.

As Weick says, “How do I know what I think until I hear what I say?”

Make of that what you will!

Cheers, Chris

]]> by: John Tropea http://libraryclips.blogsome.com/2010/04/06/knowledge-as-a-way-of-being-not-an-accumulation-of-facts/#comment-33565 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:19:12 +0100 http://libraryclips.blogsome.com/2010/04/06/knowledge-as-a-way-of-being-not-an-accumulation-of-facts/#comment-33565 Thx for the pithy comment Arthur. Yes, this is the real KM as we are creating knowledge via our inquiry/conversation. Once applied that becomes knowledge for me, but information for someone else...waiting to be remixed again. Definitely a change to a work in progress culture http://michaeli.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/01/mcafee-on-widen.html http://www.e-gineer.com/v2/blog/2007/12/building-enterprise-20-on-culture-10.htm Thx for the pithy comment Arthur.

Yes, this is the real KM as we are creating knowledge via our inquiry/conversation. Once applied that becomes knowledge for me, but information for someone else…waiting to be remixed again.

Definitely a change to a work in progress culture

http://michaeli.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/01/mcafee-on-widen.html

http://www.e-gineer.com/v2/blog/2007/12/building-enterprise-20-on-culture-10.htm

]]> by: Arthur Shelley http://libraryclips.blogsome.com/2010/04/06/knowledge-as-a-way-of-being-not-an-accumulation-of-facts/#comment-33564 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:56:58 +0100 http://libraryclips.blogsome.com/2010/04/06/knowledge-as-a-way-of-being-not-an-accumulation-of-facts/#comment-33564 John, Spot on! The Constructivist approach (loosely and simplified) is that knowledge is created as interactions occur between people. This also builds bonds between those involved which accelerates the flow, creating a positive spiral. In many ways, documents are dead (or at the least in a coma) until brought to life through a conversation. John,
Spot on! The Constructivist approach (loosely and simplified) is that knowledge is created as interactions occur between people. This also builds bonds between those involved which accelerates the flow, creating a positive spiral. In many ways, documents are dead (or at the least in a coma) until brought to life through a conversation.

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