Assignment Five:Briefly explain the knowledge spiral model using an example to discuss the process of knowledge creating in an organizational setting.

The knowledge spiral is a concept used to show how tactic knowledge is transformed into explicit knowledge and how explicit knowledge is transformed into tactic knowledge.  According to Ikujiro Nonaka, knowledge is a spiral process. The tactic knowledge is the knowledge that is implanted in one’s mind overtime, such as a child touching a hot stove, learning that he will get burned. Explicit knowledge is any kind of knowledge that has been documented, such as knowledge that you are able to find in textbooks. The spiral can consist of four different ways that knowledge can be converted, socialization, externalization, combination, or internalization.

When it comes to conveying tactic knowledge from one person to the next, it is done through a process called socialization. Sharing experiences with one another does this. By having individuals share personal experiences, tactic knowledge is formed and implanted into the brain.

Externalization is transforming tactic knowledge into explicit knowledge through transforming and processing information through dialog with others. When it comes to externalization, it is done through face-to-face interaction in which they exchange ideas and give feedback.

Combination is a process that involves combining explicit knowledge and incorporating it to an existing manuscript. In combination, knowledge can be transferred in a type of document, databases, through meetings, etc.

The process of internalization requires sharing technical know-how, as sort of learning by doing process. Internalization is done through experience, whether it is through actually accomplishing the concept or through simulations.

            The knowledge spiral can take place in physical places like in offices; it can be virtual such as in teleconferencing, mental through shared experiences, or in relationship conditions such as people sharing similar goals. The purpose of the creation of knowledge has five enablers, which consist of staff, system, vision, strategy, and structure. Below is an example of the knowledge spiral.