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Knowledge Transfer

Knowledge transfer passes useful expertise, context or practical know-how from one person or group to another. It can use documentation, demonstrations, shadowing or collaborative work.

Example

Before a specialist moves teams, a colleague observes a complete reporting cycle, practises the steps and records how unusual exceptions are handled.

What to keep in mind

A document handover is not enough if the recipient cannot apply the information. Allow questions and practice, and identify tacit knowledge such as judgement, contacts and common failure points.

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