Purpose: This paper aims to contribute to defining the concepts of boundary spanner, gatekeeper and knowledge broker. Design/methodology/approach: A review of the literature covering more than 100 sources. Findings: A review of past research leads to proposing a set of new definitions and also to
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Model of knowledge management roles and collectives
Abstract: The term knowledge always implies a relation to its application, a pragmatic connotation 294. Consequently, KM cannot be centralized in an organization e.g., in analogy to the management of capital. The role of a centralized unit is only a coordinating and administrating one. Generally, the most important KM-related instruments have to be applied
Knowledge Brokering and Intermediary Concepts
Abstract: Broadly defined, knowledge brokers and intermediaries are concerned about sharing knowledge for decision making and change.This discussion sought to explore the different terms that are used in relation to these actors and understand more about their roles and functions.In its examination of terms, this discussion pointed to a nested set of roles which
Rise of the Knowledge Broker
Abstract: Knowledge brokers are people or organizations that move knowledge around and create connections between researchers and their various audiences. This commentary reviews some of the literature on knowledge brokering and lays out some thoughts on how to analyze and theorize this practice. Discussing the invisibility and interstitiality of knowledge brokers, the author argues
