At KBHN's 2013 brain conference the KT Core made its debut with a workshop on KT and Social Media, co-led by Krista Jensen from York University's KMb Unit.
9. CIHR KT Process: Exchange
• Collaborative problem‐solving
• Interaction between the knowledge user and the
researcher, resulting in mutual learning through the
process of planning, producing, dissemination, and
applying existing or new research in decision‐making
18. • Knowledge produced varies greatly in terms of its readiness for
utilization.
‐ E.g. Knowledge emerged from basic research will likely require
further research before they can be considered for adoption and
application.
• There is often a disconnect between education institutions and
knowledge users in their attitude toward generation of knowledge.
- For most human activities, knowledge must be used before there
are economic and social returns. Whereas the act of generating
new knowledge in academic environments is deemed to be a
worthwhile cultural activity, even if the knowledge is not
immediately useful.
- Implications on messages to the audience
Other considerations for KT
26. Relationship = bridge to KT
• Three key components:
– Trust
– Relationship commitment
– Communication
• KT measured as:
– Willingness of firms to share information with
other firms
Ramasamy, B, K.W. Goh, M.C.H. Yeung. (2006). Is Guanxi (relationship) a bridge to knowledge transfer? Journal of Business Research. 59: 130‐139.
“Guanxi is all about the cultivation of long‐term personal relationships.” p.132