Communities of Practice

The context Sharing knowledge to better re-use ideas Bringing together our collective expertise Encouraging an innovative culture “ A problem shared is a problem solved”

Sharing knowledge to better re-use ideas

Bringing together our collective expertise

Encouraging an innovative culture

“ A problem shared is a problem solved”

Why did we get involved? managing knowledge working collaboratively generating innovation value for money

How did we start? Select different groups Identify quick wins Attract the enthusiasts

How did we progress? Feedback continuously Introduce new techniques Learn social media tools

What are the lessons? Increase buy in Increase participation Build facilitation skills and capacity Develop offline activities Develop buy in from key stakeholders Communities of Practice £ K savings

Increase buy in

Increase participation

Build facilitation skills and capacity

Develop offline activities

Develop buy in from key stakeholders

Get in touch! Noel Hatch noel.hatch2@kent.gov.uk 01622 696830

Noel Hatch

noel.hatch2@kent.gov.uk

01622 696830