knowledge transfer
Sharing what's known
Knowledge transfer is the process of passing information, skills, or expertise from one person, group, or organization to another.
In business contexts, it often describes capturing institutional knowledge before employees retire or leave: We need a knowledge transfer plan before Sarah's last day.
The term also applies to spreading research findings into practical applications or training new team members on established procedures.
- workshopsGroup learning sessions
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- train the trainerCertifying people to instruct
- on the jobActively performing duties
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
institutional memory · collaboration · onboarding · succession planning · exit interview · skill development · learning curve · education · best practices · cross-cultural exchange · documentation · communication · workplace learning · technology adoption · peer learning · storytelling · presentations · coaching
- mentoringmentors, mentees, protege, apprentice, advisor
- transfershandoff, hand off, handover, relay, baton pass
- aging workforceaging workforce, older workers, mature workers, baby boomers, senior staff
- Offboardingexit interview, final paycheck, termination letter, resignation letter, severance package
- onboardingonboarding, first day, employee handbook, welcome packet, welcome kit
- research collaborationco-authorship, coauthor, collaborative projects, co-investigator, joint project