Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of knowledge brokers in Japanese communities of practice (CoP). This is because if knowledge brokers can connect across boundaries and introduce practices into another CoP, they can contribute by introducing practices as tacit knowledge to another CoP. Design/methodology/approach
knowledge brokering
Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum (CKF)*
The biennial Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum (CKF or KMb Forum) (French: FCM – Forum Canadien sur la mobilisation des connaissances), founded by Knowledge Mobilization Works, now the Institute for Knowledge Mobilization, is a professional development forum for practitioners and professionals working in knowledge mobilization across fields and sectors. Since 2022 organized by
Knowledge brokers to connect research and practice
Abstract: Ensuring that research is translated into practical outcomes, and in turn ensuring that research priorities and activities are informed by practitioner experience, is a recognised priority in sectors such as medicine and natural resource management. A way of achieving this is through the use of “knowledge brokers”. In a review
Institute for Knowledge Mobilization*
The Institute for Knowledge Mobilization, formerly Knowledge Mobilization Works Consulting & Training, has offered the following Knowledge Management education and training
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