202110231449 Externalization of knowledge

Externalizing information is similar to 202110231448 Socialization of knowledge, but includes doing the hard work to have meaningful interactions that help uncover 202110231457 Tacit knowledge and communicate it. The efficacy of externalizing knowledge can be helped or hindered by the effectiveness of our communication. 202110251122 Analogy is a highly effective communication method.¹

202107272242 The Art of using a Zettelkasten is a good examples of the externalization of knowledge. We proactively build a documented, discoverable network of ideas in a Zettelkasten. Similarly, we might build a knowledge base for a company's collective knowledge.