by Rob Malcolm | Apr 5, 2026 | Source Note
SECI is not just a flow of knowledge Most explanations of SECI stop too early. They describe a neat spiral. That’s accurate. But it misses the point. Figure 1: SECI Layers In Figure 1, the top layer is the traditional SECI Knowledge Spiral, comprising: Socialisation...
by Rob Malcolm | Apr 5, 2026 | Source Note
Framing Insight The SECI spiral explains how knowledge is created, but does not explain where that process becomes effective. Ba and Basho describe the field conditions that enable SECI to function in practice. The Missing Layer Most organisations invest heavily in:...
by Rob Malcolm | Apr 4, 2026 | Source Note
Research into tacit knowledge sharing has consistently identified a small set of key conditions: social interaction, experience sharing, observation, informal relationships, and mutual trust. These conditions trace a long tradition from Polanyi to Nonaka, emphasising...
by Rob Malcolm | Apr 3, 2026 | Source Note
This note explains the mechanism. The NaturFlourish story shows what it looks like in practice. Argyris explains why organisations fail to learn even when insight is available. (Argyris, 1977, 1982, 1991). He provides the psychological and structural mechanisms...
by Rob Malcolm | Apr 3, 2026 | Source Note
In Nobuko Konno’s book ‘Koso-ryoku: Conceptualizing Capability’, I came across a single line that stopped me: “The highest form of tacit knowledge is wisdom.” Nobuko Konno is one of the most highly respected figures in knowledge management and innovation worldwide...
by Rob Malcolm | Apr 3, 2026 | Source Note
On Reflection Organisations rarely stop learning activities. Workshops continue. Reports are produced. Frameworks are updated. From the outside, the organisation appears active, engaged, and aligned. But something more subtle might happen. Learning shifts from a...