Knowledge Sharing Methods and Tools : A Facilitator’s Guide

Canada’s International Development Research Centre and the International Fund for Agricultural Development have published a facilitator’s guide for people wanting to train their staff or volunteers in knowledge sharing methods and tools.

Relentlessly practical, including recommended activities and times for each activity, the guide contains a wealth of ideas and scenarios helpful to anyone who needs to get their people engaged and reaching out to colleagues, collaborators and stakeholders. Techniques covered include:

• Social network mapping and analysis
• Tools treasure hunt
• Video storytelling
• Speed sharing
• Chat show
• Jumpstart storytelling
• World Café
• Facilitation Skills
• Peer Assist
• KM Self-Assessment

For those who are time-poor, we recommend starting on page 19. This will jump you straight to workshop materials after a brief introduction to the fundamentals of adult learning.

Source: KM4Dev