Cultivating Communities of Practice: A Guide to Managing Knowledge

ISBN-13: 9781578513307 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 304 str.

Etienne Wenger; Richard McDermott; William Snyder

Opis

Today's marketplace is fueled by knowledge, but technology is not enough. Cultivating communities of practice is the keystone of effective knowledge strategy. This book provides practical models and methods for stewarding these communities to reach their full potential--without squelching the inner drive that makes them so valuable. Essential reading for any leader in today's knowledge economy; the definitive guide to developing communities of practice!

Spis treści

Preface 1. Communities of Practice and Their Value to the Organization
2. Communities of Practice and Their Structural Elements
3. Seven Principles for Cultivating Communities of Practice
4. The Early Stages of Development: Planning and Launching Communities of Practice
5. The Mature Stages of Development: Growing and Sustaining Communities of Practice
6. The Challenge of Distributed Communities
7. The Downside of Communities of Practice
8. Measuring and Managing Value Creation
9. Community-based Knowledge Initiatives
10. Reweaving the World: Communities beyond Organizations
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Authors