Knowledge sharing has been recognized as the most important factor in the success of KM. Knowledge sharing means the exchange of employees' knowledge, skills, and experiences. It ensures that the knowledge within an organization is available for employees whenever they need it, and its benefits include retaining intellectual assets and improving productivity.
Previous studies have identified three elements that have a critical impact on knowledge sharing: a knowledge-sharing culture, information technology (IT), and employee motivation.
Knowledge residing in the minds of people has no value until it is utilized and shared among other employees of an organization, as Davenport et al. (1998) rightly stressed that “knowledge is created invisibly in the human brain and only right organizational climate can persuade people to create, reveal, share and use it.” Organizations and their authorities can provide a natural and friendly environment that may encourage employees to share their ideas and knowledge. IT capability is a necessary foundation for knowledge sharing.
AO No. 24, s.2021: Guidelines in Conducting the Department of Social Welfare and
Development's Sharing Sessions
Preparation Stage
Timeline: At least 2 months prior to the actual conduct of the activity
Assessment is being conducted by DSWD Field Office once every three (3) years on the following work areas:
Step 1: Print a copy of the Big Group KSS Process Management Checklist
Step 2: Set up an online document repository for the Big Group KSS (Office Level)
Step 3: Register and schedule the Big Group KSS through the KSS Registration Form at the SWIDB TA Portal
Step 4: Generate publicly for the big group KSS
Actual Conduct of KSS
Step 1: Monitor live stream interactions during the KSS
Step 2: Add a knowledge-generating activity to the Big Group KSS activity flow such as the World Cafe (optional).
Document the Big Group KSS
Conduct a reaction-level evaluation of the Big Group KSS
Post KSS Stage
Timeline: The following week after the activity
Step 1: Conduct a lessons learned session or "cliniquing" session after the Big Group KSS
Step 2: Store and share materials used during the Big Group KSS
Step 3: Provide post-conduct information using the Knowledge Sharing Session online reporting module at the SWIDB TA Portal and attach documentation
The small group KSS held in the Department are as follows:
Meetings
Brownbag session
Lessons learned meetings or session (e.g. cliniquing)
Case conferences
Group mentoring/coaching sessions
Other similar small-group activities not mentioned above
Preparation Stage
Step 1: Print a copy of the Small Group KSS Process Management Checklist
Step 2: Set up an online document repository for the Small Group KSS (Office Level)
Step 3: Decide what type of KSS to hold
Step 4: Set up a collaborative physical workspace for the small group KSS
Actual Conduct of KSS
Step 1: Document the Small Group KSS
Step 2: Use the OCDAC 5-Stage Interactional Model
Conduct a reaction-level evaluation of the Small Group KSS
Post KSS Stage
Step 1: Store and share the Small Group KSS presentation files and documentation reports or meeting minutes (office Level)
Provide post-conduct information using the Knowledge Sharing Session online reporting module at the SWIDB TA Portal and attach documentation
To establish a leveled-off understanding of the relevance and applicability of the republic Act 8293 or Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines and the IP system in the government setting, the Social Welfare Institutional Development Bureau (SWIDB), through its Knowledge Management Division, conducted the 2022 Knowledge Fair: Learning Sessions on Intellectual Property on 11-13 May 2022 participated by 141 staff from the Central Office and Field Offices.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in partnership with the ASEAN Social Work Consortium-Philippines (ASWC-Ph) led the celebration of the Filipino Social Worker’s Day on 19 June 2022 with the theme “Resilient Filipino Social Workers: Moving Toward the New Socio-Economic, Political, Cultural and Environmental Challenges”. About 516 participants joined the celebration to recognize the indispensable role of social workers and their invaluable contribution to nation-building, especially in the implementation of the social protection initiatives of the government.