Linking SECI Model to Innovation

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Linking SECI Model to Innovation

I have some thoughts on how Knowledge Management and Innovation are linked... There are a number of models for implementing innovation. A simple model that I like involves 5 steps:
1. Idea Generation
2. Idea Selection
3. Idea Implementation
4. Idea Sustaining
5. Idea Diffusion
I can see a close link between this model (which is still to be proven?) to the SECI model for Knowledge Management.
If we look on innovation management as managing "ideas", there seems to be an even closer link.
If we combine item 1. and 2. above and call them "Socialisation", the rest fits well with the final 3 steps in the SECI model.
I'd welcome your reactions on my observations. This could be an interesting discussion...

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		2 roznita Manager, Malaysia
	SECI Model and Innovation Mgt Yes.. Maybe your no. 2 is externalization? Normally the selection of ideas get documented somewhere. And the ideas could be further explored and combined… Your no. 3, 4 and 5 are internalizing, I guess.

		1 Jaap de Jonge Editor, Netherlands
	SECI Model and Innovation Innovation is one major terrain that greatly benefits from creating knowledge and sharing knowledge as is modeled by the SECI Model. That is why knowledge management is a key process and why SECI should be considered a key model for innovation, especially at the organizational level. In innovation attempts by a single individual they are both less useful.