The Institute of Knowledge Transfer (IKT) is the sole accredited

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open to all those who predominantly work in the broad and emerging profession of

knowledge transfer Knowledge transfer is the sharing or disseminating of knowledge and the providing of inputs to problem solving. In organizational theory, knowledge transfer is the practical problem of transferring knowledge from one part of the organization t ...

History

It was established in May 2007 as an 'Institute' with approval of the UK's (previously) Department of Trade and Industry's Secretary of State's, the IKT is a not-for-profit Company By Guarantee.A not for profit entity under English law that has no shareholders and which prohibits the distribution of profits

Function

The objectives of the IKT are to assist in the process of turning technology, know-how, expertise and skills into innovative, commercial products and services by improving the standards of competency knowledge transfer practitioners ''and'' by stimulating the quality and provision of training. It produces the ''Exchange'' magazine every quarter.

Structure

As with other legitimate professional bodies in the UK, membership of the IKT is recognised by the UK

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(A4201), south of

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. The IKT is based at the

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's headquarters in London UK, but is open to members from any territory. Membership of the IKT is also open to members from both private sector ''and'' public sectors working in roles that focus on the exchange and innovative application of knowledge. Under the Presidency of Sir

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(Chair of BTG plc and ex Chief Executive of the

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), the IKT has the support of a host of existing organisations in the knowledge transfer domain (including: AIRTO, UKSPA, HEFCE, the CBI, Welsh Assembly Government,

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, and ProTon Europe, amongst others). It differs from existing organisations in this space in that it is open only to ''individuals'' that meet established competency criteria. These criteria include relevant educational qualification, relevant career and CPD and are assessed by an independent Membership and Professional Standards Committee (constituted KT professionals in the UK, North America and continental Europe).

References

External links

Institute of Knowledge Transfer

The Global Innovation Network "GInnN"

Video clips

IKT YouTube channel
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Knowledge Transfer Knowledge transfer is the sharing or disseminating of knowledge and the providing of inputs to problem solving. In organizational theory, knowledge transfer is the practical problem of transferring knowledge from one part of the organization t ...