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- Figure 1.
Model for communities of practice.
Adapted with permission from Wenger-Trayner and Wenger-Trayner.10
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Form What’s the purpose? Who belongs? What holds it together? How long does it last? Community of practice To develop members’ capabilities; to build and exchange knowledge Members who select themselves Passion, commitment, and identification with the group’s expertise As long as there is interest in maintaining the group Formal work group To deliver a product or service Everyone who reports to the group’s manager Job requirements and common goals Until the next reorganization Project team To accomplish a specific task Employees assigned by senior management The project’s milestones and goals Until the project has been completed Informal network To collect and pass on business information Friends and business acquaintances Mutual needs As long as people have a reason to connect Note: The 4 forms of organization are useful in complementary ways.
Reprinted with permission from Wenger and Snyder.11
