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Knowledge capital is knowledge that is expected to produce future value. Knowledge specifically relates to information as it is understood and produced by humans. As such, knowledge capital is tied to the talents, experience, know-how and creative capacities of people. The following are common types of knowledge capital.
Intellectual property | Human capital | Know-how | Expertise | Talent | Human knowledge | Documented knowledge | Knowledge artifacts | Organizational knowledge | Processes | Systems | Practices | Procedures | Principles | Experience | Creativity | Research capabilities | Organizational capabilities | Reporting | Research artifacts | Research findings | Data and analytics | Domain knowledge | Industry knowledge | Situational intelligence | Digital capabilities | Technologies | Designs | Patents | Trade secrets | Cultural capital | Relational capital | Strategies | Plans | Analysis | Models | Methodologies | Media | Copyrights | Fiction | Music | Characters | Trademarks |
Knowledge capital should not be viewed as a strictly static asset such as a patent or document repository. The vast majority of knowledge capital is found in capacity of people to produce valuable knowledge work. Knowledge capital is the basis for the following capabilities:LeadershipThe ability to get people moving in the same direction towards common objectives.InfluencingThe ability to sell and influence decisions and actions.Know-howPractical knowledge that allows you to complete tasks.CreativityThe ability to create new value such as designs and art.StrategyIdentifying goals and objectives and effective plans to achieve them.Problem SolvingThe ability to solve problems.Decision MakingThe ability to make decisions that are likely to work out well.NotesCapital is an asset that is expected to produce future value.At the level of a society, knowledge capital is the result of social conditions in areas such as education, health, safety, well-being and culture that support the process of acquiring knowledge, talent and ability.|
Type | | Definition (1) | Knowledge that is expected to produce future value. | Definition (2) | The potential of a nation, city, organization or individual to perform knowledge work. | Commonly Confused With | | Related Concepts | | Next: Human Capital
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