Helps groups and organizations build virtual teams and learning communities through organization development consulting, web-based conferencing, and facilitation services.
Describes an anthology of essays about community building in the workplace, written by a virtual community of community-builders.
Homepage of the Community of Practice researcher and consultant who coined the term along with Jean Lave. Features links to his widely-read publications on the field, including an exhaustive survey of technologies that can be used to support Communities of Practice.
Researchs and develops new architectures, ideas and internet software for collaborative knowledge development and learning. Features overviews, portals and contact information.
Knowledge management consultants for building and supporting communities of practice, virtual teams and communities in the enterprise organisation.
Global Gateways is currently facilitating Communities of Practice (CoPs) for Chief Information Officers (CIOs). We are also forming Communities for other management groups.
James B. Smethurst. For any member of a Community of Practice, there comes a time to interface with individuals and organizations which do not form part of the Community. The difficulty of this situation is the issue of language. Every Community of Practice has its own pattern language, its own way of expressing and discussing the unique qualities of its chosen art.
Group that discusses technology, theory and developmental practices. Features a glossary and links to related sites.
Shadowy groups called communities of practice are where learning and growth happen.
Communities of Practice researcher Richard McDermott's consulting firm.
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