How to design a Community of Practice? The following steps may be the answer: Inquire (identify the audience, purpose, goals, and vision) Design (define the activities, technologies, group processes and roles) Prototype (pilot the community to gain commitment/test assumptions/refine the strategy and establish success) Launch - deliver and expand audience Grow - engage into meaningful collaboration Sustain - maintain sharing of knowledge and learning
How incredibly helpful! After reading this article, I have a much greater appreciation for the communities and how powerful they can be. With the correct planning, preparation, recruiting, and maintenance these groups can be very successful in generating great ideas!
How to design a Community of Practice? The following steps may be the answer: Inquire (identify the audience, purpose, goals, and vision)
Design (define the activities, technologies, group processes and roles)
Prototype (pilot the community to gain commitment/test assumptions/refine the strategy and establish success)
Launch - deliver and expand audience
Grow - engage into meaningful collaboration
Sustain - maintain sharing of knowledge and learning