The great voyaging canoes might not have survived, but the cargo of language, culture and knowledge that they brought to the islands certainly has.
Here are a few ways I incorporate lessons from the U.S. Navy in the world of technology start-ups to foster a culture of knowledge sharing.
It is essential that such culture and knowledge continue to be dynamic and integrated elements of community life and that their transmission is maintained and even reinforced.
During the course of the project, UNESCO-LINKS will work to facilitate the insertion of the book, and in this manner Mayangna culture, knowledge and language, into the new curriculum as part of the regional or national education programme.
However, Mayangna leaders told us that the objective of reinforcing culture, knowledge and language transmission across and within the generations cannot be met by simply publishing and disseminating the book without any further support to facilitate its use.
His broad culture, his knowledge of history and his political intuition guaranteed the accuracy of his analyses and the appositeness of his counsel.
The philosophy, ritualistic background, culture and traditional knowledge of sailing in the Persian Gulf are gradually fading, although some of the associated ceremonies continue to be practised in a few places.
Africa is prominent as the cradle of humanity, and for its crucial contribution to culture and the scientific knowledge production in the world.
Moussaoui has assumed a role as Greek chorus for his own trial, as he skewers Western culture with his own knowledge of it.
Knowledge and culture has its way of passing through time and geography, as these manuscripts remind us of the dialogue between cultures as an essential part of intellectual development.
New forms of media can play a crucial role to capitalize the positive practices embedded in indigenous cultures by fostering synergies between modern services and local knowledge and assist communities in taking full advantages of their social assets - the knowledge, culture and governance systems.
Instead create a culture that values transparency, knowledge management, mentoring, coaching, and process.
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There has certainly been a lot of discussion also on the notion of the transformation in culture in how people share knowledge more openly in organizations.
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Then create the culture and processes to put the knowledge you capture back into your next mission, at Mach speed.
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Another set is essential for the advancement of knowledge, civilization and culture: notation, reading and writing, and the algorithms for logical thinking.
The captured condors reproduced successfully, but attempts to return their offspring to the wild foundered on a lack of cultural knowledge condor culture, that is, not human.
Their knowledge of history and culture allows them to understand the complex social worlds they encounter in their work and family life, in their home countries or abroad.
They can actually engage in the conversation, point out mistakes and factual errors, or simply suggest alternate explanations that are more deeply informed by knowledge of the local culture.
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Firstly the man purporting to be Fry had only 460 followers, a piddling number considering this was a man with an encyclopedic knowledge of music and culture, and considering also that Lady Gaga has more than 230, 000 followers.
The achievements of this open-minded intellectual have significantly increased the knowledge and visibility of Arab culture.
He knows practically everyone in Ubud and has a deep knowledge of Balinese history and culture.
He is actively dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge about Arab history and culture during the Muslim occupation of Portugal (Al-Gharb el Andalus).
The prize rewards significant contributions to the development, knowledge and spread of Arab culture by means of artistic, intellectual or promotional outreach aimed at enhancing intercultural dialogue and understanding.
These health disparities are compounded by the lack of culturally competent health professionals with knowledge of Hawaiian or Pacific Islander culture.
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One of UNESCO's main mandates is to promote the free flow of all forms of knowledge in education, science, culture and communication.
But the need for deep knowledge of the business and company culture and strong relationships within the organization mean that much of the talent needs to be home grown.
Everyone Is Crying Out to Me is a vehicle for Simone's own rediscovery of the culture she left behind, as well as a way for her to share that culture with Americans who have no understanding or knowledge of it.
In the DevOps culture, we see increasing intermingling of experience and knowledge between software engineers and operations teams.
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Knowledge sharing is deeply ingrained in the culture of the Navy.
Today, the chitalishte network, coordinated by the Regional Cultural Policy Directorate with the Ministry of Culture, ensures to a large extent the transmission of knowledge and skills in the area of the intangible cultural heritage.
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