TY - JOUR
T1 - University-Industry Collaboration: A CoPs Approach to KTPs
AU - Roberts, Joanne
AU - Gertner, Drew
AU - Charles, David
PY - 2011/7/1
Y1 - 2011/7/1
N2 - This article seeks to explore the micro-dimensions of knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs) with the aim of developing an appreciation of the personal interactions that facilitate the success of these university-industry collaborations. Empirical evidence concerning the operation of three KTPs, collected through interviews with the key partners and the review of relevant documentary material, is analysed through the lens of the communities of practice approach to situated learning. The analysis of three case studies provides evidence to support the value of conceptualising the process of knowledge transfer between universities and industry as one of learning taking place within communities in which the development of mutual engagement, joint enterprise and shared repertoires play important roles facilitating successful collaborations. Moreover, the analysis highlights the significance of the boundary spanning roles of the KTP partners in facilitating the knowledge transfer process through engagement in both the university and industry communities.
AB - This article seeks to explore the micro-dimensions of knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs) with the aim of developing an appreciation of the personal interactions that facilitate the success of these university-industry collaborations. Empirical evidence concerning the operation of three KTPs, collected through interviews with the key partners and the review of relevant documentary material, is analysed through the lens of the communities of practice approach to situated learning. The analysis of three case studies provides evidence to support the value of conceptualising the process of knowledge transfer between universities and industry as one of learning taking place within communities in which the development of mutual engagement, joint enterprise and shared repertoires play important roles facilitating successful collaborations. Moreover, the analysis highlights the significance of the boundary spanning roles of the KTP partners in facilitating the knowledge transfer process through engagement in both the university and industry communities.
KW - Boundary spanning
KW - communities of practice
KW - information transfer
KW - university-industry collaboration
U2 - 10.1108/13673271111151992
DO - 10.1108/13673271111151992
M3 - Article
VL - 15
SP - 625
EP - 647
JO - Journal of Knowledge Management
JF - Journal of Knowledge Management
SN - 1367-3270
IS - 4
ER -