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![What is a Community of Practice?According to Etienne Wenger [www.ewenger.com]: Communities of practice (CoPs) are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do. Through the CoP they interact regularly learning how to do it better.Three Crucial Characteristics of CoPs:The Domain (subject): an identity defined by a shared domain of interest. Membership implies a commitment to this domain.The Community (people): In pursuing their interest in their domain, members engage in joint activities and discussions, help each other, and share information.The Practice (action): Members of a community of practice are practitioners. They develop a shared repertoire of resources: experiences, stories, tools, ways of addressing recurring problems—in short a shared practice. This takes time and sustained interaction.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/7criticalsuccessfactorsofcopsacenetc2011-110612111025-phpapp02/85/7-critical-success_factors_of_co_ps-acenetc2011-3-320.jpg)
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This document outlines seven critical success factors for developing a successful community of practice (CoP), highlighting the importance of shared interest, participation, and sustained interaction among members. It emphasizes the need for effective communication, identifying members' skills, fostering connectivity, and utilizing technology to keep members engaged. Key strategies include creating a welcoming environment for new members, establishing clear goals, and ensuring a sense of belonging within the community.
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- 1. 7 Critical SuccessFactors for Developing Your eXtension Community of Practice Presented by Marissa Stone, Auburn University marissa.stone@gmail.comJerri Caldwell, Auburn University caldwjl@auburn.eduACE/NETC Ver. 2.011, Denver Colorado
- 2. Coming together isa beginning.Keeping together is progress.Working together is success. - Henry Ford
- 3. What is aCommunity of Practice?According to Etienne Wenger [www.ewenger.com]: Communities of practice (CoPs) are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do. Through the CoP they interact regularly learning how to do it better.Three Crucial Characteristics of CoPs:The Domain (subject): an identity defined by a shared domain of interest. Membership implies a commitment to this domain.The Community (people): In pursuing their interest in their domain, members engage in joint activities and discussions, help each other, and share information.The Practice (action): Members of a community of practice are practitioners. They develop a shared repertoire of resources: experiences, stories, tools, ways of addressing recurring problems—in short a shared practice. This takes time and sustained interaction.
- 4. Supporting Syndication andMobile Interaction
- 6. Assessing the Expertisein Membership
- 7. Assessing the Expertisein MembershipBecausea CoP is a group of people with a full set of complementary skills-a shared repertoire of resources- in order to fully utilize those resources we need to know what they are!How? Ask!Methods of SurveyingF2F meetings- ASK!
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- 17. Community of PracticeChallengePlease choose a jelly bean that represents your favorite color(NOT YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR).
- 18. Community of PracticeColors
- 19. Knowing Your Communityof PracticeGet to know your members- read research, profiles, websites, CVs
- 20. Study the resultsfrom the CoP skills evaluations conducted
- 21. Actively participate inCoP meetings- maintain contact by scheduling regular CoP teleconferences- talk to members- ask for referrals
- 22. Attend CoP F2Fmeetings at national conferences