Tribal Knowledge

Tribal knowledge refers to information, skills, or insights that are held within a group or organization but are not officially documented or widely shared. This knowledge is often passed informally through conversations, personal experience, or tradition, making it difficult for new members to access and understand. While valuable, relying solely on tribal knowledge can pose risks, such as knowledge loss when individuals leave. Organizations benefit from capturing and formalizing this knowledge to improve consistency, efficiency, and onboarding processes.