Knowledge Networks
Fundamental to resilient communities, organisations and systems is the capacity to draw on collective knowledge and intelligence – the flow of ideas.” Paul Houghton, Theme Leader.
Awareness of existing and emergent conditions, the capacity to understand complexity and change, the ability to align on common ideas and the leverage of collective thought has one common element – knowledge.
Knowledge is not the same as information; it is abstract and exists inside people’s heads as ideas and experiences. It is what we know. It is not a commodity and cannot be poured into someone else’s head – that is the role of information and communication. When an individual gains new ideas or knowledge, this is learning, which makes learning an important ingredient in resilient futures for the individual and the community.
Knowledge cannot be separated from people. If the role of individuals is central to the world of knowledge and ideas, collaborations of individuals and networks of individuals (communities) are fundamental to the sustained generation of new ideas and the improvement of existing ones through the leverage of collective knowledge. Therefore, the dynamics of communities, collaborations and systems to support them and improve their effectiveness is a critical factor in resilience.
How we can help
We have worked with governments, corporations and individuals to improve their capacity to leverage knowledge using emerging technologies and a dynamic planning process that builds the capacity of networks and the abilities of individuals. This work results in Knowledge Spaces – complex, adaptive systems that are focused on knowledge and enable resilience.
NAIF Knowledge Space
Paul Houghton exploring the nature and application of knowledge space models in various projects undertaken by KT Studio, in particular, their application to a sustainability framework.
