Agile Organization and Tacit Knowledge Sharing

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34190/eckm.27.1.4676

Keywords:

tacit knowledge, agile mindset, agile organization, non-agile mindset, tacit knowledge sharing

Abstract

This study explores how agile and non-agile mindsets share tacit knowledge and how this sharing influences the development of agile organizations. The sample, consisting of 1871 knowledge workers, was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). Results show that employees with an agile mindset share tacit knowledge and contribute more significantly to an agile organization than their non-agile counterparts. Additionally, tacit knowledge sharing is found to be critical to the growth of agile organizations. The study’s practical implication is that organizations aiming to operate as agile enterprises should create favorable conditions for tacit knowledge sharing, an essential component of informal learning. Continuous learning is critical for the constitution of agile organizations.

Author Biographies

Wioleta Kucharska, Gdansk University of Technology, Fahrenheit Universities Union

Wioleta Kucharska holds a position as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Management and Economics of the Gdansk TECH, Gdansk University of Technology, Fahrenheit Universities Union, Poland. Authored 66 peer-reviewed studies published with Wiley, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Emerald, Elsevier, IGI Global, and Routledge. Recently involved in such topics as tacit knowledge and company culture of knowledge, learning, and collaboration. Along with scientific passion and achievements, she has 12 years of managerial experience; therefore, her works next to theoretical foundations actively refer to management practice.

Jari Jussila, Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK Design Factory, Hämeenlinna, Finland

Principal Investigator, Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK Design Factory, Hämeenlinna, Finland

Maciej Kucharski, Gdansk TECH, Gdańsk University of Technology Fahrenheit Universities Union, Poland, Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunication and Informatics

Assistant professor,

Gdansk TECH, Gdańsk University of Technology Fahrenheit Universities Union, Poland, Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunication and Informatics

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Published

2026-08-25

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 1 (2026): The Proceedings of the 27th European Conference on Knowledge Management (ECKM 2026) Volume 1

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Academic Papers

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