Relationships and Their Role in Global Citizenship and Knowledge Management

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When I think of Knowledge Management (KM), I immediately think of the term relationship. Re•la•tion•ship (n): the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected (Oxford Languages). Without relationships, there are no communities; without no communities, there is no way to share knowledge.

So, what are the elements we need in order to create healthy, meaningful relationships? According to Rancourt, there are fifteen key components (2019):

1. Accommodation
2. Appreciation
3. Commitment
4. Communication
5. Discord
6. Empathy
7. Expectations
8. Forgiveness
9. Honesty
10. Kindness
11. Predictability
12. Respect
13. Space
14. Trustworthiness
15. Values

Honest communication and commitment based on respect and kindness… that’s my definition of a relationship. Now let’s apply this on a global level. A global citizen must have honest communication with their fellow citizens. They must be committed to the cause and ideology of creating positive change on a worldwide level. And they must be willing to interact in their global society with empathy, kindness, and respect. If global citizens can conduct themselves this way, then “relationships” become contagious for all the right reasons. More and more global citizens will join the force, and naturally, a global KM network will emerge.  

(Humphrey, 2023)

 

Works Cited

Rancourt, K. L. (2019). It’s All About Relationships!: New Ways to Make Them Healthy and Fulfilling, at Home and at Work. Family Links Press.
 
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