Text examines communities of practice from a practical, rather than academic, point of view; and provides a number of case studies, lessons learned, and sets of guidelines. Softcover, hardcover available. DLC: Knowledge management.
Knowledge Networks: Innovation Through Communities of Practice
โ Scribed by Paul M. Hildreth, Chris Kimble
- Publisher
- IGI Global
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 357
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Knowledge Networks: Innovations Through Communities of Practice draws on the experience of people who have worked with CoPs in the real world and to present their combined wisdom in a form that is accessible to a wide audience. CoPs are examined from a practical, rather than a purely academic point of view. The book also examines the benefits that CoPs can bring to an organization, provides a number of case studies, lessons learned and sets of guidelines. It also looks at virtual CoPs and to the future by asking 'what next?' This book is a resource for all people who work with CoPs - both in academia and in the real world. - This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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