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First published January 1996

Overcoming Communication Barriers to Effective Technology Transfer

Deborah Reaves DivineView all authors and affiliations
Volume 1565, Issue 1
https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198196156500101

Abstract

Effective technology transfer requires good information, an effective transfer agent, a receptive audience, and an environment conducive to information transfer. Communication barriers arise in the technology transfer process. The Local Technical Assistance Program, formerly the Rural Technical Assistance Program, of FHWA offers many success stories of barriers overcome and effective technology transfer occurring.

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Volume 1565, Issue 1
Pages: 1 - 3
Article first published: January 1996
Issue published: January 1996

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Deborah Reaves Divine
Reaves Planning Consultants, P.O. Box 2143, Salina, Kans. 67402-2143.
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Notes

This paper is based on the author's work as a T2 center director and from observations while working with T2 centers around the country. The opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of the author.
Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Technology Transfer.

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