Types of Knowledge: Intuitive or Tacit Knowledge

Intuitive or Tacit Knowledge

1. Intuitive or Tacit Knowledge Dr. M . Deivam Assistant Professor Department of Education H.N.B Garhwal University (A Central University) S.R.T Campus, Uttarakhand – 249 199

2. Intuitive or Tacit Knowledge Unspoken, personal knowledge rooted in individual actions, experiences, values, and emotions. Difficult to communicate or transfer ; highly personal and informal. Acquired through experience, practice, and deep involvement. Examples: Musical talent of Yesudas, Santoor mastery of Pandit Sivakumar Sharma .

3. Characteristics of Tacit Knowledge Personal and Intuitive : Tacit knowledge is highly personal, rooted in individual experiences , skills, and intuition. It involves knowing "how" rather than "what." Difficult to Articulate : It is hard to put into words or formally explain , as it often involves subconscious skills, feelings, and insights developed over time. Gained Through Experience : Tacit knowledge is acquired through hands-on experience, practice, and learning by doing , rather than from formal education. Context-Specific : It is deeply tied to specific contexts or situations , making it difficult to transfer to different environments without direct experience in those settings.

4. Contd., Hard to Transfer : Unlike explicit knowledge, tacit knowledge is challenging to transfer to others . It typically requires observation, personal interaction, or shared experience to be passed on. Dynamic and Evolving : Tacit knowledge evolves as an individual gains more experience and interacts with their environment, making it adaptable to changing circumstances. Rooted in Actions : It is deeply embedded in physical actions, behaviors , and practice , such as the way a craftsman works with tools or a musician plays an instrument. Implicit : Often operates at a subconscious level , meaning that individuals may not even be fully aware of the knowledge they possess or use.

5. References David Oragui . (2020, February1).  Tacit knowledge: Definition, examples, and importance https://helpjuice.com/blog/tacit-knowledge Different types of knowledge: Explicit, implicit and tacit . (n.d.). Company Wiki Tool With Powerful Integrations | Kipwise . Retrieved December 15, 2024, from https://kipwise.com/learn/tacit-vs-explicit-knowledge Gupta, D. (2022, January 12).  7 types of knowledge: Explicit, implicit, tacit, & more | Whatfix . The Whatfix Blog | Drive Digital Adoption. https://whatfix.com/blog/types-of-knowledge/

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