Introducing Knowledge Sharing KS Methods and Tools: A Facilitator’s Guide

".....training to ensure that staff at all levels are familiar with knowledge-sharing and learning processes and tools, and with the appropriate behaviours and attitudes. examples of areas that will be addressed as a priority will be the thematic networks, specific knowledge-sharing and learning tools, and the use of the information technology platform…...”

Allison Hewlitt and Lucie Lamoureux

Canada’s International Development Research Centre IDRC and the International Fund for Agricultural Development as a component of the ENRAP initiative

Available online PDF [132p.] at: http://bit.ly/JpOqEF

Table of Contents

Introduction

User 1: A KS Workshop Approach
Workshop design

A needs assessment

Workshop learning characteristics

Facilitator planning

What do we mean by KS?

KS Entry Point 1: How can we... Strengthen relationships and networks

Option 1: Social network mapping and analysis

KS Entry Point 2: How can we... Capture and disseminate lessons learned, case studies and good practices

Option 1: Tools treasure hunt

Option 2: Video storytelling

KS Entry Point 3: How can we... Generate and share lessons learned, case studies and good practices

Option 1: Speed sharing

Option 2: Chat show

Option 3: Jumpstart storytelling

KS Entry Point 4: How can we... Design and facilitate better meetings and workshops

Option 1: World Café

Option 2: Facilitation Skills

Option 3: Peer Assist

KS Entry Point 5: How can we... Strengthen and sustain knowledge sharing

Option 1: KM Self-Assessment

Option 2: Peer Assist (on integrating KS in IFAD business processes)

What’s next?

Option 1: Review of KS methods and tools

Option 2: Open Space

Workshop Close

After Action Review

Closing session

Workshop Learning

Learning Before

Learning During

Learning After

Workshop Resources

Icebreakers

Sample workshop agenda

User 2: Introducing a Method or Tool during a Meeting or Workshop

Preparations

What do I need to think about?

What have others done?

How do I use the guide?

Options

Methods

Tools

User 3: Using KS methods and tools to enhance work

Preparations

How would I integrate KS tolls in my work?

How do I use the guide?

Options

Methods

Tools

Appendices