Chapter 10 enlarges the scope of communities of
practice and argues that they may transcend organisational boundaries and be
formed with suppliers, distributors, consumers other organisations across
national borders. In closing, it suggests that communities of practice may be
formed even in the society and include areas outside business such as housing,
parenting, health, education and areas of practice associated to the human
society. It is insightful of the authors to conceive the far-reaching
applicability of communities of practice across organisations, nations and
societies. This concluding chapter asserts that the need to manage knowledge is
not merely restricted within the business arena. Furthermore, the notion of communities of practice is
relevant to any context so long as there is a domain of knowledge to explore
and develop, a community of members who interact and a practice in which they
are engaging.