Coming to Terms with Communities of Practice: A Definition and Operational Criteria
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2012-04-24
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The intent of this chapter is to ground the concept of a community in the literature
related to social-psychological constructs, how people learn, and performance
improvement, while explaining why a community may be important
in the context of performance improvement and assessment. Furthermore, we
draw on the earlier definition to advance six criteria with respect to analyzing
to what extent and in what manner a CoP is present: (1) a common practice
and shared enterprise; (2) opportunities for interaction and participation;
(3) mutual interdependence; (4) overlapping histories, practices, and understandings
among members; (5) mechanisms for reproduction; and (6) respect
for diverse perspectives and minority views. Finally, we provide practical information
regarding the evolution of such communities and suggestions for anyone
wishing to promote communities of practice.
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En: Pershing, James (Ed.) The Handbook of human performance technology: Principles, Practices and Potential