When it comes to knowledge sharing people are usually reluctant thinking of once the transition happens people would no longer need them. But the fact is completely different form this. Agreed that change is an integral part of life. Today you are in a lead position does not entitle you to be in the same role for another decade. For the cycle to go on you need to keep transitioning your knowledge to juniors and move on a step ahead. There are many exiting things that would actually help you in a long run while you are in the process of transitioning your knowledge. Lets examine them:

1.  Moving a step ahead
Like I said, the career growth cycle should go on. One can take a responsibility only when someone has left it. In other words, the responsibilities should be delegated in a professional manner without any hidden personal interest in it.

2. Reduced dependency
With reduced dependency you get more time to invest in other activities and work towards your defined goals. After smooth transition to your subordinate you can utilize that time in grooming yourself to the next level.

3. Discovering perspectives
Its not that every knowledge transition is fruitful. Some may fail due to the inabilities in the person whom you are transitioning the skills. In that case you may discover different approach in making him learn and understand the concepts. Not everyone is a good learner nor everyone is a good teacher. You would discover the various connecting bridges that joins these two. In this process you are liable to learn new things their way. Be open towards these perspectives as learning is a two way process. Holding it within you wont help anyone. Let the knowledge flow.

4. Scope for experiments
Like I said you are liable to find new perspectives once you start with this process, so the experiments begins here. You would learn all process flaws, technology gaps while transitioning your knowledge. Something which you have assumed so far would be put to test to confirm its existence.

5. Opportunity to learn new skills.
With reduced dependency the opportunity to learn new skills are at both parties. You would get more time to focus on your new skill sets while your peer is busy mastering your transitioned skills.

So guys, never hesitate to share knowledge. Be part of your organization change cycle.

Happy Learning!