A Knowledge Worker

The three ways of knowing and learning for a knowledge worker
There are three ways of knowing proposed as the framework for understanding the approach and elements of career capital. These are the knowing-how, knowing-why and knowing-whom. The knowing-why element of the model is what most careers demonstrate in the earliest stages where the individual identifies with a sense of reason and purpose in their actions. As the individual matures in their career the knowing-why component matures in the same manner and there is often a desire in the individual to more of mentoring or influential role in the organisation. The sense of purpose, motivation and energy is therefore a function of maturity and changing work environment or work context. There three ways of knowing complement each other and can be viewed as the forms or currencies of career capital. Whilst the knowing-who currency is characterised by relationships, reputations and attachments formed over a career, the knowing-how component considers the more technical and conceptual aspects, all combined as the currencies of a career and working interdependently. Whilst we invest in one currency, the other two are impacted, hence the balance and components of career capital is constantly changing based on the context and demands in the work situation. Lamb further highlights that career capital areas require a particular methodology and focus in order for creation and retention to occur. Once again the importance for the knowledge worker to understand the components and methodology aroud career capital accumulation is of great significance