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 7 - COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE IN THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION
Abstract
This chapter concentrates on Communities of Practice (CoPs) in the volunteer organization the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. It argues that overlapping CoPs throughout the organization are needed to deal with a variety of unstructured practices at sea. In addition, altruism and trust are vital elements for sharing and creating knowledge among volunteers in the organization. The author hopes this chapter will provide a practical understanding of CoPs. He also hopes the discussion of a volunteer organization will bring some new insights into the concept of CoPs.
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