Best and Holmes (2010) paper has been an important publication in informing recent approaches to knowledge exchange at CRFR. The KE reading group met to consider how thinking in different ways about the processes of knowledge exchange might inform our work.
- Linear models
- Relationship models
- System models
LINEAR MODELS
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One-way
process, ie research passed from researcher to user
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Knowledge =
product
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Generalised
across difference contexts and settings
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Good when:
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RELATIONSHIP MODELS
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Characterised
by relationships between people (networks)
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Knowledge =
from multiple sources
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Collaboration
in both creating research and using research
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Good when
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SYSTEM MODELS
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Knowledge
cycle tightly woven within priorities, culture and context
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Circular model
with emphasis on the importance of relationships, linkages and exchange
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Explicit and
tacit knowledge need to be integrated to inform decision-making and policy
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Feedback loops
essential
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Good when:
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Members of the reading group easily identified examples of linear and relationship models of knowledge exchange in their own work and the work of others, and it was clear to see when each approach might work in relation to different kinds of problems or projects. It was apparent that most of the work we were now involved with followed a relationship model and acknowledged the value of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders in the both the planning and implementation of research.

