Disconnect between Give and Take

I was at a knowledge fair recently and it struck me how attendees viewed getting information versus giving back information--mutually exclusive. Most people at the fair were there to get information. They wanted to learn more about the various internal workings and offerings the company had available. The thought of contributing to the intellectual property of the company was foreign. As promoters and facilitators of knowledge management, it is important to always preach the sharing of best practices, collaborating across teams, and transferring wisdom to those around you. Yes, there are intentional knowledge hoarders...but there are also plenty of other people that simply don't think to post their plan, schedule, checklist, or template where others may benefit. So, go, show, and tell.