Knowledge Translation

Knowledge translation is a relatively new research topic originating in fields of health sciences and economic development, and it is of great interest to knowledge management researchers and practitioners. Closely related to the core concepts of knowledge transfer, knowledge sharing, and knowledge exchange, knowledge translation is well established in fields such as health sciences, but the practice is less established in most other fields.

The knowledge management field needs increased awareness of and familiarity with knowledge translation. More practically, a grounding model is necessary for sectors and organizations to map their work and results. Drawing on the author team's practical knowledge management experience, this important work fills those gaps, integrating the fragmented literature around knowledge transfer, knowledge exchange, knowledge sharing, and anchoring it under the umbrella of knowledge translation.