Maximize Knowledge Sharing and Learning Opportunities

Abstract

Learning through knowledge sharing sometimes referred as social, informal, or situated learning. These learning related terminologies designate a group of professionals, working in a domain of knowledge, developing expertise in an area of interest, reflecting on practices, and sharing for mutual learning. KS is people centric embedding human behaviours and cultural values for a successful transfer of knowledge. This chapter introduces the concept of knowledge sharing or community of practice as a fundamental building block for a knowledge sharing program. Knowledge sharing is a sign of one's generosity, therefore highlights the motivations, drivers, and challenges towards successful knowledge sharing at individual, community, or organisational level. The technological dimension of knowledge sharing activity is considered a collaborative platform as a process enabler. It recommends a fit between the collaborative requirements of knowledge sharing and the platform's functionalities. Also addressed are success metrics and indicators for an active community engagement in a virtual configuration