Knowledge Networks: Innovation through Communities of Practice
Editors, Paul Hildreth and Chris Kimble
Publisher, Idea Group Publishing
Hard cover ISBN: 159140200X
Soft cover ISBN: 1591402700
Chapter 23 - CLICK CONNECT AND COALESCE FOR NGOS: EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN ONLINE NETWORKS, COPS AND EVENTS
Abstract
This chapter notes the shift of focus from "online communities" to more purposeful and focused online groups, including distributed Communities of Practice (CoPs). The author identifies the value of CoPs for Non Governmental and Non Profit organizations, suggests that CoPs are formed, stimulated and supported by catalysts, and are richer when contained within larger, more diffuse networks of people.
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