introduction to communities of practice
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Ingrediants, roles and how to make a community successfulTRANSCRIPT
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Communities of Practicefor
Local Government
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Communities of
Practice
What’s it all about
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Groupof
People
Brought together
To solve common problems and share common interests
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Communities do not reproduce
Project Teams
Project Teams
Management
Hierarchy
Management
Hierarchy
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So how are they different?
TraditionalStructure
Communities
Provide products
Specific tasks
Share knowledge
Develop skills
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Organisation Benefits•Value through saving time•Innovations•Sharing Good Practice / avoiding duplication of work•Carbon Footprint reduction•Keep up to date with current thinking•Developing ideas•Induction to new roles / staff development•Relationship building
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What’s in it for Me
Development
Reputation
Networks
Profile Training
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Ingredients for Success
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Purpose
A CoP needs a clear purpose which is relevant and meaningful to its members. It should specify exactly what the community is for and what will be gained from being part of it.
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FacilitatorsEvery cop begins with a team of 3 facilitators, they work together to ensure the purpose & needs of the members are being met through a variety of online activities and discussions. They welcome new members and keep the community vibrant and focused.
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Activities
Within each CoP there are a variety of activities, tools and techniques employed to aid and enhance conversations and thetransfer of knowledge.
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Membership
Each community will have active members with a lively interest in sharing their knowledge with each other.
Hello
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Join usPromotion
Ensure high levels of management buy in. Promote CoPs ability to help solve daily work challenges
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Members Facilitators Sponsor
–Participate –Share–Support
–Stimulates activity –maintains the group –Coordinates –liaises
–Promotes –Strategic–Resources
Roles
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Success•clear purpose •create a safe and trusted environment•committed core group of active participants •being motivated•knowing the needs of participants•having a clear action plan with activities to meet needs•blending face-to-face and online activities
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• build on personal relationships
• use the necessary tools• sponsor, budget, resources• not to fast• manage do not control• light touch• members goals are key
Advice
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Communities take
Time and Effortto get long term
Success
Remember
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