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Chris Kimble's research in CSCW and Knowledge Management, in particular, the representation and
dissemination of knowledge in virtual team and in virtual environments. He is interested in the
problems associated with cross-cultural or trans-national team and knowledge work in an
international context.
http://www-users.cs.york.ac.uk/~kimble/research/research.html
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Knowledge Networks: Innovation through Communities of Practice
Introduction, historical view and chapter abstracts of book by Pete Bradshaw, Stephen Powell and
Dr. Ian Terrell. Features annotated references.
http://www.cs.york.ac.uk/mis/KNICOP/Chapters/Introduction.html
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Communities-of-practice Starting Page
One of the largest resources on Virtual Communities of Practice with definitions, books, research,
other resources, showcases and frequently updates.
http://communities-of-practice.pagina.nl/
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Knowledge Management for Development
A website by Bellanet on leveraging Knowledge Management and Communities of Practice for the
international development sector.
http://open.bellanet.org/km/
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Where is the Action in Virtual Communities of Practice?
Paper argues that the transfer of a concept that is deeply rooted in the lived-in world to the
virtual involves significant conceptual problems. By Christopher Lueg. [PDF]
http://www-staff.it.uts.edu.au/~lueg/papers/commdcscw00.pdf
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Communities of Practice Bibliography
References grouped by category related to general themes in the field. Features glossary, as well
as articles on Community Based Knowledge Management, theory, and technology.
http://undertheoak.net/cgi-bin/wiki?CoPBibliography
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Communities of Practice: a social aspect to virtual worlds?
The term CoP is used to describe many groups. Here the CoP is discussed as a means of providing
the missing social dimension to the virtual world.
http://www-users.cs.york.ac.uk/~kimble/teaching/mis/Communities_of_Practice.html
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Seven Principles for Cultivating Communities of Practice
Although communities of practice develop organically, a carefully crafted design can drive their
evolution. By Etienne Wenger, Richard McDermott, and William M. Snyder; published in Harvard
Business School's "Working Knowledge."
http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item.jhtml?id=2855&t=entrepreneurship
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Communities of Practice News Weblog - GuerrillaKM.org
A weblog about communities of practice and online community. Members receive regular newsletters.
Includes a large library, events listing, case studies, photo gallery, and directory of thought
leaders.
http://www.guerrillakm.org
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Cpsquare
Resources and information for individuals and organizations who are developing expertise in the
cultivation of communities of practice. Features educational resources, publications and contact
details.
http://www.cpsquare.com
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Human Interface
Lecture notes from a course taught by Chris Kimble at York University. Provides links to sources of
information on knowledge management and communities of practice.
http://www-users.cs.york.ac.uk/~kimble/teaching/hi-2/hi-2.html
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Communities of practice and organizational performance
Lesser and Storck of the IBM Institute for Knowledge Management argue that the social capital in
communities, which may be virtual or co-located, lead to changes that positively influence business
performance.
http://www.research.ibm.com/journal/sj/404/lesser.html
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IBM Global Services experience evolving Communities of Practice
Overview of the lessons IBM Global Services have learned since 1995 implementing Communities of
Practice. Focuses on people and organization behavior, supporting processes, and enabling
technology factors.
http://www.research.ibm.com/journal/sj/404/gongla.html
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McDermott Consulting
Communities of Practice researcher Richard McDermott's consulting firm.
http://www.mcdermottconsulting.com/
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The Invisible Key to Success
Shadowy groups called communities of practice are where learning and growth happen.
http://www.business.ecu.edu/users/simerlyr/Commprac.htm
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Communities of Practice Discussion Forum
Group that discusses technology, theory and developmental practices. Features a glossary and links
to related sites.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/com-prac
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Communities of Practice and Pattern Language
James B. Smethurst. For any member of a Community of Practice, there comes a time to interface with
individuals and organizations which do not form part of the Community. The difficulty of this
situation is the issue of language. Every Community of Practice has its own pattern language, its
own way of expressing and discussing the unique qualities of its chosen art.
http://www.mgtaylor.com/mgtaylor/jotm/summer97/community_of_practice.htm
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Global Gateways
Global Gateways is currently facilitating Communities of Practice (CoPs) for Chief Information
Officers (CIOs). We are also forming Communities for other management groups.
http://global-gateways.com/communit.htm
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Communities of Practice (CoPs)
At the simplest level, they are a small group of people who have worked together over a period of
time.
http://www.tcm.com/trdev/cops.htm
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Efios knowledge management
Knowledge management consultants for building and supporting communities of practice, virtual teams
and communities in the enterprise organisation.
http://www.efios.com
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KnowNet
Researchs and develops new architectures, ideas and internet software for collaborative knowledge
development and learning. Features overviews, portals and contact information.
http://www.theknownet.com
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Tips for Learning Expeditions and Communities of Practice
Initial conference structure; creating the framework. facilitating discussion; developing the
group; managing content.
http://home.earthlink.net/~ahasteve/copshortcuts.html
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Etienne Wenger
Homepage of the Community of Practice researcher and consultant who coined the term along with Jean
Lave. Features links to his widely-read publications on the field, including an exhaustive survey
of technologies that can be used to support Communities of Practice.
http://www.ewenger.com/
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Community in the Workplace
Describes an anthology of essays about community building in the workplace, written by a virtual
community of community-builders.
http://www.vision-nest.com/cbw/index.html
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The Meta Network
Helps groups and organizations build virtual teams and learning communities through organization
development consulting, web-based conferencing, and facilitation services.
http://www.tmn.com/
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