Tacit knowledge (as opposed to formal, codified or explicit knowledge) is the kind of knowledge that is difficult to transfer to another

person by means of writing it down or verbalizing it This kind of knowledge can only be revealed through practice in a particular context and transmitted through social networks

 Experiences

Mental

models and intuition Beliefs and interpretations Professional abilities and craftsman skills Way of actions Behavioral models

EXTERNAL FACTORS(ORGANISATIONRELATED)
Physical

proximity Project management Project culture

INTERNAL FACTORS(INDIVIDUAL RELATED) Trust Commitment Motivation

Social interaction Modelling Mentoring Action learning Joint problem solving Job enrichment Initiation

This is also referred as social relation It guides the human behavior In this method people act and react in relation to others This involves large number of behaviors Example: interaction during lunch hours, in social networks Professional knowledge

A model is a simplification of reality Models are used to capture the essential features of real systems by breaking them down into more manageable parts that are easy to understand and to manipulate Eg: UML Computer aided examples, manual drawing, writing and drawing of examples, observation, imitation Professional knowledge

Mentoring is a process for the informal transmission of knowledge, social capital, and the psychosocial support perceived by the recipient as relevant to work, career, or professional development Guiding to think of the type of knowledge in question, and searching for new knowledge, and combining with existing & received knowledge Management of knowledge

Action learning is an educational process whereby people work and learn together by tackling real issues and reflecting on their actions. Learners acquire knowledge through actual actions and practice rather than through traditional instruction.

Informal and formal discussions, producing ideas for problem solving and testing of alternative options Professional knowledge

Typically job enrichment involves combining various existing and new tasks into one large module of work Increasing experience of different types of projects and tasks, receiving more responsibility therefore helps in continuous development Professional knowledge

An initiation process is an interactive process between an individual and an organization. Initiation process offers a simple and clear perspective for knowledge transfer, sharing and creation in organizations The connection shapes organizational practice, organizational knowledge, ways to act in certain situations and organizational culture Verbal advising, imitating, observing(conscious/unconscious) Managing group dynamics

As an expert finder As providing limited support in the socialization of tacit knowledge As providing limited support in the externalization of tacit knowledge