Publications
Knowledge Sharing Practical Guides
The practical guides on knowledge sharing techniques have been combined into one volume. Techniques include:
- Action Learning Sets
- After Action Reviews and Retrospects
- Challenge Sessions
- Communities of Practice
- E-mail Guidelines
- Group Development
- Mind Maps
- Online Strategies
- Peer Assists
- Six Thinking Hats
- Social Network Analysis
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Storytelling
Communities of Practice
Communities of Practice (CoPs) have been defined as: “groups of people who share a concern, a set of problems, or a passion about a topic, and who deepen their knowledge and expertise by interacting on an ongoing basis”. Capacity development materials
After Action Reviews and Retrospects
Organizational learning requires a continuous assessment of organizational performance, looking at successes and failures. This ensures that learning takes place and supports continuous improvement. The After Action review (AAR) is a simple tool that facilitates this assessment. It works by [...]
Action Learning Sets
Action Learning Sets are a structured method enabling small groups to address complicated issues by meeting regularly and working collectively.This tool is especially geared to learning and personal development at the professional and managerial levels.
Challenge Sessions
A Challenge Session is a structured problem-solving framework which aims at creating changes in the way groups or individuals think about and solve problems.
Suggested Reading
> Tools for Knowledge and Learning: A Guide for Development and Humanitarian Organisations (ODI)
by Ben Ramalingam
> Knowledge Sharing Methods and Tools: A Facilitator' s Guide
by Allison Hewlitt and Lucie Lamoureux
