The Iceberg of Knowledge
Understanding Tacit and Explicit Knowledge
Like an iceberg, most of the knowledge that drives innovation and change exists beneath the surface. Understanding both explicit and tacit knowledge is essential for effective development work.
Explicit Knowledge
"Codified Knowledge"
Essential for quality, safety, and transfer of knowledge.
Tacit Knowledge
"Know How: Learning through practice"
Innovation Source
Most valuable kind of knowledge for innovation and improvement. Most likely to lead to breakthroughs.
Deeply Rooted
Rooted in local settings, experience, practice, and values. Often hard to communicate formally.
If we want to change the system, we must tap into this powerful hidden knowledge.
Capturing Explicit Knowledge
We document processes, policies, and best practices to ensure knowledge can be easily transferred and scaled across contexts.
Unlocking Tacit Knowledge
We create spaces for practitioners to share experiences, learn from each other, and surface the deep knowledge that drives innovation.
Our Knowledge Management Approach
At Fidelitas Scientific, we recognize that both forms of knowledge are essential. Explicit knowledge provides the foundation—the documented processes and guidelines that ensure quality and consistency. But it's the tacit knowledge—the insights gained through lived experience, the intuition developed through practice—that drives true innovation.
Our programs intentionally create opportunities for both knowledge codification and knowledge sharing, ensuring that communities can access documented best practices while also tapping into the deep, contextual wisdom of local practitioners and community members.
Explore Our Knowledge Resources
Access our documented learnings, research findings, and best practices from years of community development work. Discover both the explicit knowledge and tacit wisdom that drives innovation.