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Intellectual Capital and Tacit Knowledge
Started this discussion. Last reply by John James O'Brien, CRM, MALT Jul 31, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Would we as a group see a difference between intellectual capital andtacit knowledge? To start from a common base I have used the wikipedia definition forboth, ie intellectual capital is the…Continue
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John James O'Brien, CRM, MALT replied to Zulfiqar Deo's discussion Intellectual Capital and Tacit Knowledge"To me, an attractive element in the IC model is the recognition of resources not typically recognized, pushing toward the shift from a scarcity to an abundance mindset (as Galen has mentioned). IC is a frame for representing attributes that are not…"
"Thanks for that. I was thinking more in terms of R&D, where you have two or more companies collaborating in an ecosystem, where by formally and informally networking they generate something new. Here each company may have different objectives…"
Abhijit Talukdar replied to Zulfiqar Deo's discussion Intellectual Capital and Tacit Knowledge"You are asking a specific question, perhaps having a specific company in mind. I will need more details to answer pointedly. But let me give you some generic analogies, which may or may not resemble your situation.
Think of a law firm that takes up…"
"Thanks the report is quite good about explaining how these matters can be quantified in financial terms."
"Thanks for that. What about this case. You have a knowldge intensive company that generates knowldge as a product. Its members need to networkand discuss matters outside the confines of their company, but they cannot take credit for what they…"
Abhijit Talukdar replied to Zulfiqar Deo's discussion Intellectual Capital and Tacit Knowledge"You raise a very pertinent question, because what you are asking brings us to the third, and I believe the most important, aspect of IC - Relational Capital. Under this umbrella you can include everything that is external to the firm, for instance,…"
"Thanks for clarifying this. Since we have accepted that IC is the overarching super set, how would you grow it in an age when collaborative efforts cross firms are becoming more and more common. For instance, out sourcing has been a sector for this…"
Abhijit Talukdar replied to Zulfiqar Deo's discussion Intellectual Capital and Tacit Knowledge"Tacit knowledge, whether it be habits, cultures, skills, information, or any other intangible qualities of the firm's employees, would all get clubbed under Human Capital of the firm. If the knowledge was not tacit (if it was explicit) then it…"
"This is an area where those with deeper credentials in knowledge management can help us out.
I think that most folks' understanding of IC is that it includes tacit knowledge. But the whole point is to recognize the sources of knowledge and how…"
"I agree outsourcing can develop the IC of a company as much as it has the potential of diminishing it. As you mentioned it can help the company gain access to skills and expertise the company may find difficult to nurture in house. However, it also…"
Intellectual Capital and Tacit Knowledge
Would we as a group see a difference between intellectual capital andtacit knowledge? To start from a common base I have used the wikipedia definition forboth, ie intellectual capital is the intangible capital within acompany. Where IC is distinguished from financial assets and physicalassets. Tacit knowledge consists of the habits and culture we do notrecognise in ourselves. In a business context I would say it is theknowledge we build up in the conduct of business and may be unaware…See More
"Hi Jay,
Thankyou for your article I thought it wasan interesting view of the subject area, ie we should think carefully about streamlining social media into a company's functions before we start to invest in it.
However, I tend to see…"
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