SECI Model (Socialization, Externalization, Combination, Internalization)

The SECI Model describes how knowledge is created and shared within organizations through four stages. Socialization involves sharing tacit knowledge through close interaction. Externalization turns tacit knowledge into explicit concepts, like writing down ideas. Combination mixes different explicit knowledge to form new insights, such as organizing data into reports. Internalization involves learning from explicit knowledge by applying it, turning it into tacit know-how. This cyclical process helps organizations continually innovate and grow by converting personal insights into shared knowledge and back again.