Comparison Between Communities Of Practice And Othter Forms Of Communities
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The document compares communities of practice to other types of groups. Communities of practice are formed by members who share a passion or expertise in a subject. They are held together by ongoing interest from members and last as long as there is interest in maintaining the group. In contrast, formal work groups are formed to deliver a product or service and include anyone reporting to the same manager. Project teams are assembled to accomplish specific tasks and include employees assigned by senior managers until the project's completion. Informal networks are for collecting and sharing business information among friends and acquaintances as long as there is mutual benefit from connecting.
Comparison Between Communities Of Practice And Othter Forms Of Communities
- 1. To develop members’ capabilities; to build and exchange knowledge Members who select themselves Passion, commitment, and identification with the group’s expertise As long as there is interest in maintaining the group To deliver a product or service Everyone who reports to the group’s manager Job requirements and common goals Until the next reorganization To accomplish a specific task Employees assigned by senior manager The project’s milestones and goals Until the project has been completed To collect and pass on business information Friends and business acquaintances Mutual needs As long as people have a reason to connect Community of Practice Formal work group Project team Informal network What’s the purpose? Who belong? Who holds it together? How long does it last? A comparison between communities of practice and other forms of communities Bron: Wenger, E., McDermott, R., and Snyder, W. M. Cultivating Communities of Practice. Harvard Business School Press, Boston, 2002.