70 Examples of Knowledge Processes

John Spacey, updated on May 18, 2023

Knowledge processes are methods for creating, acquiring and using knowledge. This is a human-centered process as knowledge is information that exists as human thought. The term knowledge process is extremely broad and is commonly applied to knowledge-intensive processes, training and events. The following are common types of knowledge process.

Analysis	Apprenticeships
Assessment and evaluation	Case study analysis
Classroom learning	Comparative analysis
Conceptualization	Conferences
Creative thinking	Critical thinking
Curriculum development	Data analysis
Data collection	Data interpretation
Data visualization	Debate
Decision analysis	Decision making
Design thinking	Document creation
Document management	Document preservation and digitization
Evaluation	Experimentation
Fact-checking	Feedback and grading
Hypothesis formulation	Idea generation
Information architecture – structuring information	Information design – presenting information
Information gathering	Information retrieval
Instructional design	Internships
Interviewing	Knowledge management
Knowledge sharing	Knowledge transfer
Knowledge work	Learning
Life experience	Measurement
Media consumption and participation	Media production
Memorization	Observation
On the job training	Oral history and wisdom sharing
Peer review	Problem solving
Public speaking	Publishing
Qualitative analysis	Reporting
Research	Search
Social media conversations and debate	Statistical analysis
Synthesis	Systems thinking
Tests and exams	Traditional storytelling
Transmission of traditional knowledge	Understanding
Unlearning	Verbal communication
Visual communication	Work experience
Workshops	Written communication