Factors influencing managerial tacit knowledge formation

Abstract

The aim of the paper was to discuss our research findings of tacit knowledge formation. 32 interviews with managers were carried out and 4 discussion groups were created. The records of the interviews and the discussion groups were analysed with software Atlas.ti. It was confirmed that tacit knowledge is closely connected with understanding a situation-with context understanding, understanding the people who are involved, information which an individual has at their disposal and the job substance. Experience and personal characteristics have a main role in the formation of tacit knowledge. An ability and willingness to learn from experience, willingness for self-reflection, ability to make decisions, perceptivity, curiosity, creativity, intelligence and analytical skills may also be significant personal characteristics. It is advisable in a development program for future managers to contain educational methods such as team collaboration, model solving situations, project solving, and learning-by-doing because these methods support tacit knowledge formation. © Common Ground, Jana Matošková et al., All Rights Reserved.