Dear Valued Visitor,
Welcome to GO-TKM, the Global Think-Tank of Organizational Tacit Knowledge Management, a not-for-profit organization based in Brussels, Belgium. Our mission is to unlock the immense potential of tacit knowledge accumulated throughout human experience, ensuring it is preserved for future generations.
For millennia, as we learn and grow, we acquire insights not just from formal education, but from life itself. From infancy, we begin a journey of discovery, gathering wisdom from parents, teachers, and real-life experiences. However, after two decades of schooling, many still find themselves perceived as novices when entering the workforce.
As careers develop and paths diverge, a wealth of experience and tacit knowledge often remains unshared, lost in the transitions of life. When retirement arrives or life comes to a close, only fragments of this invaluable wisdom are captured, leaving a vast reservoir of untapped potential.
Is there a way to break this cycle, where each generation must re-learn what has already been discovered? At GO-TKM, we believe the answer is “YES.” By leveraging the power of tacit knowledge, we aim to enhance global learning efficiency of human beings, even by just 1%!
Our strategy begins with engaging key decision-makers and opinion leaders like you to advocate for the importance of tacit knowledge management (TKM), followed by practical solutions.
We invite you to join us on this journey. Together, we can transform this cycle into a spiral of growth, ensuring that wisdom not only survives but flourishes. Together, we can amplify the whispers of wisdom into a powerful chorus of change, preserving more for our children!
Sincerely
Prof. Sylviane Cannio
President of GO-TKM
What is Tacit Knowledge?
Let's look at this story below first:
A broken engine, an old man and a hammer
A giant engine in a factory failed and despite speaking with various ‘experts’ none were able to show the owners how they could solve the problem.
Eventually they brought in an old man who had many years’ experience fixing engines. After inspecting the huge engine for a minute or two, the old man pulled a hammer out of his tool bag. He gently tapped on the engine whereupon it immediately started working.
A week later the owners of the business received an invoice from the old man for ＄20,000. Flabbergasted, they wrote to the old man asking him to send through a breakdown of the invoice. The man replied:
- Tapping with a hammer: ＄2.00
- Knowing where to tap: ＄19,998.00
“Knowing where to tap” was the tacit knowledge of this old man!
Why GO-TKM?
Pioneering Authority
We're at the forefront of TKM research, setting the benchmark for thought leadership and best practices.
Innovative Business Solutions
Our resources offer tangible strategies and solutions for integrating tacit knowledge into daily operations, boosting innovation, profitability, revenues and sustained growth.
Global Network
Join a diverse community of like-minded individuals and organizations, fostering collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas.
Empowerment Hub
Access exclusive educational content, webinars, workshops, and expert guidance to unlock your personal and professional potential.
Driving Change
By supporting GO-TKM, you're contributing to a broader societal shift, where Tacit Knowledge becomes a catalyst for positive change and a brighter world.
Our Mission
Empowering Progress Through Tacit Knowledge
At Global Organizational Think Tank on Tacit Knowledge Management (GO-TKM), our mission is to revolutionize the way individuals, organizations, and societies perceive, harness, and leverage tacit knowledge. We are committed to raising awareness, fostering understanding, and driving practical implementation of Tacit Knowledge Management (TKM) to catalyse holistic personal and organisational development, thereby contributing to the advancement of society as a whole.
Our Vision
Shaping Tomorrow by Embracing Wisdom Today
We envision a world where the vast sea of tacit knowledge is recognized, valued, and channelled effectively. Our vision is to be the vanguard of this transformative movement, steering global discourse, and driving actionable strategies in the realm of TKM. Through research, collaboration, and thought leadership, we aspire to create a legacy that transcends borders, industries, and generations.
GO-TKM Organizational Chart
To be updated.
- Prof. Sylviane Cannio
- Prof. Leif Edvinsson
- Dr. Mohan Guruswamy
- President : Prof. Sylviane Cannio
- Global Vice President: Dr. Paul O Olson
- Global Chief Academic Officer: Professor Eric Tsui
- Global Vice President-Accreditation:(Open)
- Secretary-General: Fisher YU
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- RCAO-Africa:Mr. Kholane Clarkeson Chauke
- RCAO-Asia Pacific: Dr. Bruce Boyes
- RCAO-Europe:(Open)
- RCAO-Middle East:(Open)
- RCAO-North America: Prof. Josh Plaskoff
- RCAO-South America: (Open)
- Chile: Mrs. Marisol Castillo Vargas
To be updated
To be updated
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