Abstract
Knowledge Transfer (KT) is a broad field with a myriad of applications, from academic to business-focused initiatives intended to harness the knowledge individuals and organisations possess. However, without a true business focus, KT initiatives often suffer from a lack of direction, resulting in expended resources without measurable returns and benefits.
With proper business goals, project management, and supporting use of technology however, KT programs can be managed to yield quantifiable investment returns. As a result, individuals and organisations can effectively benefit from, capture and share their knowledge, connecting the right people within an organisation to the knowledge and experts they need in order to be more effective.
This paper outlines the key features of AEA’s proven KT methodology and details AEA’s Four Pillars to effective KT. The value of this approach is highlighted through a selection of brief case study examples.
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Owen, DH., Wahl, Z. (2011). Defining Four Pillars for Successful Applied Knowledge Transfer. In: Howlett, R.J. (eds) Innovation through Knowledge Transfer 2010. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 9. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20508-8_8
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