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Wikipedia Entry: community of practice

A community of practice (CoP) is a group of people who "share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly". The concept was first proposed by cognitive anthropologist Jean Lave and educational theorist Etienne Wenger in their 1991 book Situated Learning. Wenger significantly expanded on this concept in his 1998 book Communities of Practice.

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What Makes a Real Community? Members of a community care about each other

A community is more than just a group of people with shared interests. Many networks and organizations call themselves communities, but they often lack the deeper connections that make a real community. True communities grow over time through meaningful relationships, shared purpose, and mutual care—not through design or construction. Continue reading What Makes a Real Community? Members of a community care about each other

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Community of Innovation ** A form of community of practice that is dedicated to the support of innovation.

Bridging Divides ** What Is a Community of Practice Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close A Community of Innovation (COI) is a  form of Community of Practice that is dedicated to the support of innovation. Resources Wikipedia: Continue reading Community of Innovation ** A form of community of practice that is dedicated to the support of innovation.

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What Is a Community of Practice A group of people who share a passion for something they do

People learn a great deal from one another, often in small groups that form naturally around shared work. Many organisations struggle because they treat this activity as something to manage rather than something to support. Communities of practice provide a straightforward approach for individuals to learn together through sustained, informal conversations. Continue reading What Is a Community of Practice A group of people who share a passion for something they do