IntroductionThe success of knowledge transfer in an organization depends on the effective transfer and use of knowledge. Employees need specific skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively. In most organizations, effective use of knowledge increases productivity, creates competitive advantage, and ultimately improves profits. However, effective knowledge transfer proves to be a difficult challenge. The difficulty lies in finding and collecting superior knowledge, and then getting employees, managers, and departments to use that knowledge. How then can an organization transfer knowledge to the many people who need it to optimize their productivity? This discussion paper examines the knowledge transfer challenge and presents an effective method for transferring critical knowledge and identifies a knowledge management strategy. More specifically, it discusses the requirements for effective knowledge transfer, current approaches to knowledge transfer, and presents effective forms of knowledge transfer. Communities of practice in knowledge transfer are also highlighted, as well as the conditions and charter for effective knowledge transfer. Defining “knowledge transfer” “Although there are many definitions of knowledge transfer, for the purposes of organizational knowledge management and effectiveness it can be defined as: • The fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience • The extent of one's information or understanding. Knowledge consists of behavioral attitudes, as well as the experiences and skills developed in individuals that lead them to be consistent and effective in performing functions in the workplace (Seidman. W &...... middle of paper ...... knowledge and an understanding of communities of practice (CoP) in knowledge sharing The CoP strengthens the sustainable capacity to innovate through collaboration with the knowledge base of companies that do not yet have it. ability to engage in successful open innovation Effective knowledge transfer through tacit knowledge conversion Access to explicit knowledge can build a sustainable capacity to innovate within an organization and gain competitive advantage. External The critical success factors of the model in its broadest sense rely on identifying real business needs and challenges through to the completion of a project or campaign. with reporting, it is not a series of separate processes but rather a single integrated model of people, processes and machinations with important feedback criteria. The success of knowledge transfer depends on this integration.