In order to facilitate the knowledge gathering in that team environment, it needs to be put more focus onto supporting technologies. Here, one technology alone does not work to get across the entire sensemaking circle with its components information gathering, analysis, synthesis, information
sharing and reuse. A good mix and match from a cost-benefit situation is e-mail and/or Lotus Notes together with telephone conferences. Anyway, in order to understand each other’s roles and responsibilities and to facilitate the social context-stting that typically goes away with locally dispersion, an initial or timely recurring face-to-face meeting is of high value-add.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. IDR 19233801. The individual and collective sensemaking process
- 1.1 Sensemaking
- 1.1.1 Information gathering
- 1.1.2 Information analysis/re-use/synthesis
- 1.1.3 Information sharing and publication
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text explores the process of sensemaking and knowledge generation in a complex world, analyzing how individuals and teams navigate information, interpret meaning, and create new knowledge. It examines the interplay between different stages of sensemaking and how they connect to Kolb’s learning cycle.
- The stages of the sensemaking process: information gathering, analysis, synthesis, sharing, and publication.
- The relationship between sensemaking and Kolb’s learning cycle.
- The challenges and opportunities of knowledge management in a digital age.
- The importance of team-based sensemaking and collaboration.
- The role of technology in facilitating sensemaking, including online research and communication tools.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1 introduces the concept of sensemaking as a process of information search, analysis, synthesis, publication, and reuse. It links this process to Kolb's learning cycle, demonstrating how different learning styles contribute to effective sensemaking. The chapter also highlights the importance of team-based sensemaking for facilitating knowledge generation.
Chapter 1.1 delves into the specific tasks involved in each stage of the sensemaking process. It provides a detailed overview of information gathering, including the challenges of identifying relevant information in a vast digital landscape. The chapter emphasizes the importance of considering the reliability of sources and utilizing various tools and techniques for effective information gathering.
Chapter 1.1.1 focuses on the challenges and opportunities associated with information analysis and synthesis. It discusses the importance of critical analysis, interpretation, and identifying key themes and relationships within the information gathered. The chapter also highlights the limitations of relying solely on online resources and the need for more in-depth research.
Chapter 1.1.2 explores the final stage of the sensemaking process: information sharing and publication. It discusses the role of communication and collaboration in disseminating new knowledge and ensuring its impact. The chapter emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate platforms and formats for publication, considering the target audience, and ensuring timely and effective communication.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This text focuses on the key concepts of sensemaking, knowledge management, Kolb’s learning cycle, information gathering, analysis, synthesis, sharing, publication, team collaboration, online research, digital tools, and the challenges of navigating a complex information landscape.
- Quote paper
- Dipl.-Ing. Christoph Frhr. von Gamm (Author), 1998, Knowledge - Sensemaking and knowledge generation in a complex world, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/144885
