From learning to leadership: the power of community in professional development

One of the functions of a community of practice is to provide a means for developing and co-owning a "body of knowledge" on behalf of the community (the other function is to provide a means for dialogue and discussion, particularly question-led discussion). Members of the community can offer pieces of knowledge, and the community as a whole (or the... See more

Communities play a valuable role not just in delivering value for your organization but in providing a way for a broader set of people to do meaningful work.

What makes the online community a more efficient workforce than one managed by a firm? The short answer is that communities are better at both identifying talented people and evaluating their output.