Web Directory

» 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/

» 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 Practi
   http://www.mgtaylor.com/mgtaylor/jotm/summer97/community_of_practice.htm

» 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

» 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 o
   http://www.ewenger.com/

» KnowNet
   Researches and develops new architectures, ideas and Internet software for collaborative knowledge development and learning. Features overviews, portals and contact information.
   http://www.theknownet.com

» McDermott Consulting
   Communities of Practice researcher Richard McDermott's consulting firm.
   http://www.mcdermottconsulting.com/

» 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

» 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/

» 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.
   http://www-staff.it.uts.edu.au/~lueg/papers/commdcscw00.pdf