For today’s Provocative Question, Fandango asks:
Do you think it’s better to have a broad knowledge base or a deep knowledge base?
hahaha, that word better hides a multitude of sins.
If you’re a nuclear scientist, and you want to make a bomb, then it probably helps if you have some quite specific knowledge.
On the other hand, if you’re a nuclear scientist whose home has a leaky tap, then you’d better know how to change a washer otherwise you’re not gonna sleep tonight!
So, my answer? It depends, of course! How long is a piece of string?
Better to have a broad knowledge of how a woman’s mind works in general
Or a deep knowledge of how your wife’s mind works in particular?
Now there’s a question…
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hmmm… my wife’s mind…. I think that’s still an open question 🤣
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I’d say both! You can be a success at your job, and also win the coveted vase on Mastermind.
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The question that has a multitude of answers.
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It depends of the users of the knowledge base. Light for end users and deep for specialists. The more specialist are the users, the more deeper would be the base.
But finally, the better specialists are themselves the KB
n.b. : I worked with knowledge managers to transform the help desk of a pharma company. 😉
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If I were inclined to butt heads against the pros and enter these challenges, my answer to the question would be , “yes.”
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Ah, now I thought of answering “no”, but sat on the fence instead.
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Both are desirable, in moderation. In my considered opinion in a broad based way of course.. 😉
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Absolutely. You get a different answer depending on the circumstances.
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Exactly
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I agree that it depends on the situation you’re in. For dauly issues, for example, I believe that it helps to have a broad knowledge. 🙂
Have a nice day 🙂
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I agree, it depends on too many circumstances to give a simple answer.
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