• Collaboration allows for the sharing of non-verbalized tacit knowledge (knowledge management terminology).

  • There is a well-known misconception that “communalization” means physically getting together.

    • The image is generalized because of famous examples of implementation, such as camps
  • The key element for tacit knowledge sharing to occur is “being able to observe the behavior of others.

  • Before the development of ICT technology, “being able to observe the behavior of others” = “being in the same place”.

  • Even remote areas can benefit from co-location.

    • Of course, being in the same place is more informative.
    • but the cost of creating a state of being in the same place is also high.
    • Taking low-cost measures as a small start is also an option.
  • Example

    • Multiple remote people working on a project with a high degree of discretion
    • Able to observe actions taken by a person (e.g., tools chosen at discretion, people contacted, etc.)
    • There is learning for the participants.

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