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As a librarian and knowledge manager, the "Information Steward" moniker grew out of information organization practices in academic libraries and international development nonprofit work. Examining who I am, what I believe, and my habits in vocational environments, I now recognize a broader scope of my work.
Knowledge sharing values lived out as habits. How individuals and teams practice knowledge sharing emerges from the values and culture embraced by those individuals. Rules, processes, and expectations succeed or fail based on the energy embodied in the culture. What is the knowledge sharing culture of your team or organization? The following activities may help illuminate the root of your knowledge sharing culture.
As Knowledge Manager at a large international development nonprofit, I developed a knowledge mobilization strategy. As part of the first knowledge management-specific team within the organization, I developed a baseline strategy for people-first knowledge sharing habits. Leading with a set of key values and principles, the strategy included critical cultural aspects alongside the tactical, technical processes for success.
As a pro bono vocational coach, I sit, listen, and ask generative questions of my interlocutor. The colleagues who approach me for these types of purposeful conversations, seek a discussion partner who helps them unpack their core motivations and assists in unblocking barriers to their professional progress. We may discuss questions centered on their “why” or on strategic tactics over the course of multiple conversations.
Key questions that impact how I think and what I pursue in the false dichotomy of work-life (when, in reality, all is connected).