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Cultivate a Culture of Sharing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now that we understand the importance \u2014 and the motivations \u2014 of sharing, we can explore how to remove the barriers. From an institutional perspective, it is important to help cultivate a culture of sharing. Organizational culture impacts the sharing of knowledge in four ways \u2014 it shapes assumptions about knowledge; it defines the relationships between knowledge at individual and organizational levels; it creates the context for social interaction; and it shapes creation and adoption of new knowledge (Long & Fahey, 2000).<\/p>\n

According to Long & Fahey (2000), an organization's culture provides direction on what knowledge is relevant and should be shared, as well as who has control over the knowledge \u2014 the organization or the individual. For example, if an institution places importance on teaching and learning, faculty may feel more inclined to share best practices. As well, policies on content ownership can provide guidance on what information can be shared.<\/p>\n

Norms and practices of the organization can allow for natural collaboration to take place. Providing access to tools and technology will not necessarily translate into their use. If interaction and sharing is encouraged and supported, individuals will feel more comfortable doing it, and eventually it may become practice. For example, if faculty and staff meetings include opportunities for sharing, people may feel more motivated to engage.<\/p>\n

Lastly, action taken on shared knowledge can lead to the creation of new knowledge and experiences. This means that knowledge shared can be built on and re-shared. Recall the example provided in the\u00a0video on the scenario page of this module where content shared in a class on climate change was then progressively re-shared around the world, leading to opportunities for collaboration and new ideas.<\/p>\n

The following suggestions for organizations are inspired by this guidance on cultivating a culture of sharing:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Culture of Sharing Suggestions<\/strong><\/h3>\n