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− | {{Term|Knowledge Brokering|Knowledge brokering occurs when a person or an organisation acts as an intermediary with the aim of helping collaboration between different organisations and sectors to create a sustainable knowledge sharing partnership. It is about bringing people together, to help them build relationships, share information, uncover needs and share ideas and evidence that will permit them to do their jobs better. It is the human force that makes knowledge transfer (the movements of knowledge from one place or group of people to another) more effective. <ref> [ | + | {{Term|Knowledge Brokering|Knowledge brokering occurs when a person or an organisation acts as an intermediary with the aim of helping collaboration between different organisations and sectors to create a sustainable knowledge sharing partnership. It is about bringing people together, to help them build relationships, share information, uncover needs and share ideas and evidence that will permit them to do their jobs better. It is the human force that makes knowledge transfer (the movements of knowledge from one place or group of people to another) more effective. <ref>[[Media:Theory_and_Practice_Canadas_health_System.pdf|CHSRF – The theory and Practice of Knowledge brokering in Canada’s Health System (2003)p.1]]</ref> |
Whilst Knowledge brokering is used in various fields and can be conceptualised differently, there is an overwhelming indication that a key feature is the facilitation of knowledge exchange between and amongst various stakeholders. In this regard the broker’s main task is to act as a medium through which solid network-building, background knowledge and groups of people or organisations can stimulate knowledge exchange, the development of new research and the interpretation and application of solutions. | Whilst Knowledge brokering is used in various fields and can be conceptualised differently, there is an overwhelming indication that a key feature is the facilitation of knowledge exchange between and amongst various stakeholders. In this regard the broker’s main task is to act as a medium through which solid network-building, background knowledge and groups of people or organisations can stimulate knowledge exchange, the development of new research and the interpretation and application of solutions. |
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Knowledge brokering occurs when a person or an organisation acts as an intermediary with the aim of helping collaboration between different organisations and sectors to create a sustainable knowledge sharing partnership. It is about bringing people together, to help them build relationships, share information, uncover needs and share ideas and evidence that will permit them to do their jobs better. It is the human force that makes knowledge transfer (the movements of knowledge from one place or group of people to another) more effective. [1]
Whilst Knowledge brokering is used in various fields and can be conceptualised differently, there is an overwhelming indication that a key feature is the facilitation of knowledge exchange between and amongst various stakeholders. In this regard the broker’s main task is to act as a medium through which solid network-building, background knowledge and groups of people or organisations can stimulate knowledge exchange, the development of new research and the interpretation and application of solutions. Knowledge Brokering Skill Set [2] 1 – Evidence Gathering Evidence gathering is the collection or finding of any relevant information concerning the particular subject matter. This data collection will be the foundation for all future work. Once completed, the broker should have a comprehensive picture of the challenges that lie ahead, the options that are available and potential partnerships [3] . Note: a Knowledge broker may already be a recognised expert in his/her field of expertise and may use his/her past experiences and acquired knowledge as evidence, without needing to conduct extra research. 2 – Appraisal Once information and knowledge is collected, quality control should be conducted to assess the information’s quality, relevance and applicability to a given situation. Without a good understanding or knowledge of a subject matter, it may be difficult to assess the quality of the information obtained. With a solid background in the subject matter and evidence gathering, the broker will increase the quality of the information on offer. 3 – Mediation Mediation is the use of diplomacy and team building to guarantee a smooth partnership and collaboration. Mediation is an important skill to have as varying people may have different goals and experiences and do not always work well together. 4 – Communication This “transfer” of knowledge may accelerate the learning curve if the communication tools used facilitate understanding. Ways in which communication can be improved include simplifying language to the target audience, or improving visualisation of data into something fun to read and almost immediately comprehensible. [4] 5 - Curiosity and Listening It is highly recommended that listening skills, which is an inherent aspect of communication, be actively used by the broker. Brokers can’t help share ideas or disseminate them if they aren't searching them out from people. Furthermore, listening needs to be continuous as the subject matter is continuously ongoing with new ideas being put forward on a daily basis. This is what differentiates Knowledge brokering from plain journalism or public relations. [5] |
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These are the following steps to be addressed when knowledge brokering [6]: 1. Knowledge brokering begins with research. Information and data gathering is of the upmost importance for setting up a strong foundation for future work. Key parts of this step include:
2. Understand and identify your research audience (users / partners):
3. Plan the transfer of knowledge that will occur between the source and the users:
4. If needed, cash and non-cash resources for collaboration between partners (and other supporters) must be identified and mobilized. 5. Implement the pre-agreed planning and management structure:
6. Measure and report the impact and effectiveness of outputs and outcomes against expectations 7. Review and revise the partnership:
8. Institutionalise or terminate the partnership
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References
- ↑ CHSRF – The theory and Practice of Knowledge brokering in Canada’s Health System (2003)p.1
- ↑ [[Media:Theory_and_Practice_Canadas_health_System.pdf|CHSRF – The theory and Practice of Knowledge brokering in Canada’s Health System (2003)p.7-9]]
- ↑ Tennyson & Wilde (2000) The guiding Hand, United Nations Staff College, p.48
- ↑ Alessia Messuti - Visualization, reporting through images (14 November 2012)
- ↑ Emerging Professions: Knowledge Broker (15 November 2012)
- ↑ Tennyson (2005) the Brokering guidebook, The partnering Initiative, p.58; Knowledge Translation and Transfer Plan (15 November 2012)