This article deals with some of the problems surrounding the transfre of knowledge from western expert to Indonesian counterparts . Although the same emphasis is here on theoretical reasoning, this by no means excludes a practical application. The case-study illustrated that here in Indonesia the process of transfering knowledge is often uneffective and unproductive, and even in some cases counterproductive . what results from this is, among other things , a loss confidence in HRD-investment . In this article is shown that the indonesian concept of "knowledge", and a corresponding way of thinking, are not beneficial to initiate innovative solutions that are required nowadays. In order to encourage better return on HRD-investments, we need to start from anew perspective, anew "mindscape". This Paper thus not only reviews some of the current problemsin the field, but offers new ideas that might stimulate creative solutions regarding effective cross culuraltransfer of knowledge.