How do you Bridge the gap between Theoretical Knowledge and Actionable to get Results

by C. Henry Adams

Just a few years ago, I asked myself what was the difference between Theoretical & Actionable Knowledge?

Perhaps in my opinion, one of the best people to ask would be a civil engineer.  Why do I make this statement.  Well, first let us clear the stage for discussion by defining two types of knowledge.

1)  Theoretical Knowledge - is the concept of studying facts while pausing to act.
2)  Actionable Knowledge  -  information that makes individuals immediately act.

In college, perhaps I paused to think about taking action.  In the military, I did not have time to pause & think about taking action.

An example of modern day Actionable Knowledge is

On January 3, 2026, U.S. Special Forces executed "Operation Absolute Resolve," removing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their compound in Caracas, Venezuela.  The operation began around 2:00 a.m.  (1:00 a.m. EST), with forces extracting the couple and leaving the area by approximately 3:29 a.m.  (2:29 a.m. EST) .  (AI - GOOGLE)

The picture seen above is what we will call an example of a
Theoretical Knowledge , because there was
a pause to discuss the construction of the West Interchange of I-20 and I-285 highways.

Now don't get me wrong.  This is the best example illustrated
to teach kids on how to gather information based on timing.  

So, what do you think?

 

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