TABLE 1.

Competencies required for success in knowledge exchange (KE) activities

KE dimensions	Identification of need	Required KE competencies
Focused vs. “Big Picture”	Recognized initially	Focused and organized to produce attractive product within set time; developed a clear, concise and simple finished product
	Learned through process	Values and has a desire to understand context; incorporates an understanding of the context and interrelationships within work environment and products
Independent vs. Team Player	Recognized initially	Self-directed; worked well on own with minimal direction to achieve predefined goal of preparing draft report in set time period
	Learned through process	Interacts with team and others on an interpersonal level Accepts direction from team leader and adapts to emerging team vision; invites critique of work; revises efficiently in response to critique Shares ownership of work; readily provides documentation and drafts of work to team members
Flow vs. Precision	Recognized initially	Wrote in an easy-to-read style that was logical and clear
	Learned through process	Checks accuracy of details; pays attention to precision in terminology and subtleties of language
“High Tech” vs. “Low Tech”	Recognized initially	Skilled in computer technologies including Internet and database searches, PowerPoint slide production and advanced word-processing features (e.g., table of contents, footnotes, track changes, headers/footers, etc.)
	Learned through process	Uses “lower tech” processes and trains others to use “high tech”; values non-technological rigour and wisdom