Knowledge Networks

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.