Knowledge Networks: Innovation Through Communities of Practice

Paul M. Hildreth, Chris Kimble1591402700, 9781591402701, 159140200X, 9781591402008, 9781591402015

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.