Integrating Agile Principles into Knowledge Management for Effective Knowledge Sharing

Abstract

In a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, organisations face ever-greater challenges in effective knowledge management and sharing. Traditional approaches to knowledge management are often based on formalised systems and static processes, but in practice they frequently fail to capture the evolving nature of knowledge. Agile methodologies emphasise speed, flexibility, collaboration and continuous learning, thereby offering a potential pathway to improving knowledge management practices. This article examines the integration of agile principles into knowledge management through a case study of an organisation that applies an agile approach. The aim of the study is to examine how agile practices influence the creation, sharing and utilisation of knowledge, using qualitative research through structured interviews and thematic analysis in a specific manufacturing company. The findings revealed that agile practices contribute significantly to more dynamic and continuous knowledge sharing, improved accessibility of tacit knowledge and enhanced learning capacity. At the same time, the study identifies challenges to making knowledge sharing more effective through greater integration of agile practices within the organisation under study, relating to fostering trust in collaboration, developing agile leadership skills, and strengthening mechanisms for continuous learning and an iterative approach in processes. This article contributes to research in the field of knowledge management by proposing a conceptual link between agility and knowledge management and offering practical insights for organisations seeking to develop more adaptive approaches to knowledge management. The findings are particularly relevant in the context of digital transformation and the changing work environment.