Amartya Das

3 weeks ago | aol.com | François Candelon |David Martinez |David Martínez |Amartya Das |Zoé Vayssières

Organizations are complex systems composed of people who come and go, much like biological organisms are made up of individual cells that die and regenerate. But unlike biological systems, where each cell carries the organism’s full genetic code, institutional knowledge in organizations is fragmented: No single individual has the complete picture. For this reason, organizations invent mechanisms to capture, retain, and transmit knowledge, ensuring continuity, even as individuals cycle in and out.