A methodology facilitating knowledge transfer to both research experienced companies and to novice SMEs. (2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Holm, Magnus; Frantzén, Marcus; Aslam, Tehseen; Moore, Philip; Wang, Lihui
• Is Part Of: International journal of enterprise network management. Volume 8:Number 2(2017)
• Page Start: 123
• Page End: 140
• Publication Date: 2017
• Subjects: methodology facilitating knowledge transfer -- technology transfer -- SME -- small and medium enterprises -- knowledge society; Business logistics -- Management -- Periodicals; Business enterprises -- Management -- Periodicals; 658.7205
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1748-1252

Abstract

In this paper, knowledge transfer is defined as a process of disseminating both technological and theoretical understanding as well as enhancing both industrial and academic knowledge through conducted research to project partners collaborating within a research project. To achieve this, a new methodology called 'user groups' is introduced. It facilitates knowledge transfer between project participants in collaborative research programs engaging both experienced and unexperienced partners regardless of level of input. The introduced methodology 'user groups' provides tools for collaborating with several research partners even though their levels of engagement in the project and prior research experience may vary without dividing them into separate groups. It enables all project partners to gain new knowledge and by so doing extending the knowledge society. The case study shows that the eight engaged companies are able to cooperate, achieve their own objectives and, both jointly and individually, contribute to the overall project goals.