handlinghow
Handlinghow is a term used in some professional training and knowledge management contexts to describe an integrated approach to capturing and conveying procedural know-how for performing tasks that involve physical manipulation and decision making. The concept emphasizes both tacit know-how—what practitioners can do without conscious step-by-step narration—and explicit guidance, such as checklists and demonstrations, to facilitate the transfer of skill.
Origin and usage: The term is not standardized and has appeared in industry workshops and practitioner writings
Conceptual framework: Handlinghow links three strands. Physical handling covers tool use and object manipulation; procedural handling
Applications: The approach is applied in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics, as well as robotics programming, surgical
Limitations: Because handlinghow is a niche term, it may overlap with procedural knowledge and know-how, contributing
See also: procedural knowledge, know-how, tacit knowledge, operations management, instructional design.