This site is designed to be a one-stop-shop for all your Community of Practice (CoP) needs. It provides practical, "how-to" information for developing a CoP. It contains information on how to develop CoPs and how to improve an existing CoP. All aspects of CoP development are covered including development of strategy and leadership, organization and process, a sharing culture, and technology and systems. The site provides downloads of briefings, workplans, development templates and everything that a CoP needs to grow and flourish.
A network of people . . .with a common goal and purpose centered on critical business processes who come together face-to-face or virtually to share & learn others experiences, insights, and best practices
Communities of Practice Are...
Held together by passionate interest and value
Focused on practical aspects of the business,
everyday problems, new tools, developments in
the field, things that work and things that don't
Tied to professional identity
Groups that tie people together and thrive on
trust, and enable person-to-person interaction
A CoP Typically...
Focuses attention on key issues by encouraging members to spend time together doing, thinking, talking
Helps members solve common problems
Encourages sharing information, insight and advice
