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How to form one
Domain: definition of the area of shared inquiry and of the key issues
Community: relationships among members and the sense of belonging
Practice: body of knowledge, methods, stories, cases, tools, documents
Introduction ll Concept ll How CoPs work ll Forming a CoP
Self-selection of a group of interested people; definition of self and group competencies and interest areas.
How you might begin:
- Self-selection of a group of interested people
- Definition of self and group competencies and interest areas
- Joint Goal setting as a group and clarity on rationale of CoP
- Definition of CoP goals and agendas for networking
- Define Schedule for interactions (meetings, E sharing platforms)
- Initiation of sharing and development of a set of CoP values that guide the group in delivering of CoP outcomes
(Schroeder, 2004)
Useful Links on CoP formation:
1. Seven Principles for Cultivating Communities of Practice HBSWK Pub. Date: Mar 25, 2002 (available at):
http://www.askmecorp.com/pdf/7Principles_CoP.pdf
2. Cultivating Communities of Practice: A Quick Start up Guide by Etienne Wenger
3. Setting up, cultivating and managing a community of practice - It covers issues of CoP management revolve around issues of governance, membership, roles, accountability, sustainability and closure.