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drewski.eurosky.social
First in a series of blogs I wrote about the lifecycle of a #CommunitiesOfPractice
Stage One - Pre-Genesis
The first in a series of articles I'm calling the Seven Stages of Communities of Practice
the-tech-sector.leaflet.pub
October 30, 2026 at 2:49 PM
drewski.eurosky.social
Next post in my #CommunitiesOfPractice series
Stage Five - It's hard to lead the life you choose
Sometimes the hardest part of leading is the discovery that your community is succeeding with and without you
the-tech-sector.leaflet.pub
November 2, 2026 at 7:44 PM
drewski.eurosky.social
Third in the series of blogs I wrote about the lifecycle of #CommunitiesOfPractice
Stage Three - My Mistakes Were Made For You
"There are leaders, and there are those who lead. We follow those who lead not for them, but for ourselves" Simon Sinek
the-tech-sector.leaflet.pub
October 31, 2026 at 1:10 PM
drewski.eurosky.social
Next post in my #CommunitiesOfPractice series
Stage Four - Down to the Crossroads
Today we look at a Community of Practice which finds itself with a decision to make - having seemingly realised all its potential, the leader needs to find a way to revitalise the community...
the-tech-sector.leaflet.pub
November 1, 2026 at 1:50 PM
drewski.eurosky.social
Second in the series of blogs I wrote about the lifecycle of a #CommunitiesOfPractice
Stage Two: The Spark
In the second stage of Communities of Practice, we'll look at an imagined but somehow familiar situation that leads to the birth of a new fledgling community
the-tech-sector.leaflet.pub
October 31, 2026 at 10:56 AM
stangarfield.bsky.social
My latest blog post for Lucidea @lucideacore.bsky.social - The KM Mentor, Part 11: Questions on Running Communities of Practice lucidea.com/blog/km-ment... #KM #KnowledgeManagement #CommunitiesOfPractice
How Do You Run a Community of Practice? 9 Expert Answers
Stan Garfield answers 9 common questions about communities of practice, from engaging lurkers and staffing to platforms and how CoPs differ from teams.
lucidea.com
October 30, 2026 at 10:59 AM
woodknowledgewales.bsky.social
On 8 October, our Social Housing Developers CoP visited Grŵp Cynefin’s Henllan Street development in Denbigh, discussing delivery pressures and technical challenges.

#CommunitiesOfPractice #SocialHousing #HousingDevelopment #TimberHousing #BuiltEnvironment
October 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
woodknowledgewales.bsky.social
We're visiting a social housing development near completion

On 8 October, Social Housing Developers CoP members will visit Grŵp Cynefin’s 11-home development in Denbigh, followed by a hybrid CoP session.

#CommunitiesOfPractice #SocialHousing #HousingDevelopment #TimberHousing #BuiltEnvironment
October 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
segar.com
About communities of practice, why they are important, and how peer conferences/unconferences support them

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#communities #CommunitiesOfPractice #meetings #events #PeerConferences #unconferences #eventprofs
Conferences as communities of practice: an illustration by Harold Jarche that shows the overlapping realms of work teams, communities of practice, and social networks on a graph with axes goal-oriented versus opportunity driven and structured versus informal
September 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
smritex.bsky.social
𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 | 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓

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#knowledgemanagement #km #smritex #kmconsultant
#knowledgemanagement #km #knowledgesharing #organisationallearning #knowledgeretention #communitiesofpractice #internationaldevelopment #kmstrategy #smritex | Smritex
𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 | 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 When important knowledge is scattered across teams, projects, and systems, finding and using it effectively can be a challenge. Brittany Persinger, CKM brin...
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September 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
segar.com
About communities of practice, why they are important, and how peer conferences/unconferences support them

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#communities #CommunitiesOfPractice #meetings #events #PeerConferences #unconferences #eventprofs
Conferences as communities of practice : Conferences That Work
About communities of practice, why they are important, and how peer conferences/unconferences support them
www.conferencesthatwork.com
August 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
rlalleman.bsky.social
AI Community of Practice (CoP) in crisis!
Isolation hinders innovation & progress.

This fragmented network of the AI CoP leaves experts disconnected & isolated from each other, limiting the wealth and depth of the knowledge & expertise they can gain.

#AI #CommunitiesOfPractice #Innovation #KM
April 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
stangarfield.bsky.social
Join me in the inaugural Empower KM Conference this Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at 1:45 pm EST. I will talk about communities of practice to help close the virtual session.
- Details empowerkm.com
- SIKM Discount square.link/u/IMKQL4SS
#KM #KnowledgeManagement #EmpowerKM #CommunitiesOfPractice #SIKM
February 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
stangarfield.bsky.social
Let's Talk Communities of Practice - KNOWvember presentation to UN Human Rights Dynamic Knowledge on November 12, 2025 1drv.ms/p/c/e7fcf906... #KM #KnowledgeManagement #CommunitiesOfPractice
November 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
stangarfield.bsky.social
I presented about Communities of Practice on October 30 at Internet Librarian Connect 2025
- Recording www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2Oo...
- Slides 1drv.ms/p/c/e7fcf906...
- Details site.pheedloop.com/event/ILC25/...
#KM #KnowledgeManagement #CommunitiesOfPractice #InternetLibrarian @libconf.bsky.social
B302: Learning Communities & CoPs
YouTube video by Computers in Libraries
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November 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
stangarfield.bsky.social
Short and impactful CoP guidance for INGOs - SIKM Leaders Community Thread started by Hamish Tacey. What do YOU think is the most succinct, effective, efficient, and impactful CoP guidance for members? sikm.groups.io/g/main/topic... #KM #KnowledgeManagement #SIKM #CommunitiesOfPractice
October 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
stangarfield.bsky.social
I will present at Internet Librarian Connect 2025, Session B302: Learning Communities & CoPs, October 30, 2025, 12-12:45 PM. I will share models and practices for building and leading communities of practice. site.pheedloop.com/event/ILC25/... #KM #KnowledgeManagement #CommunitiesOfPractice
October 2, 2025 at 12:50 PM
stangarfield.bsky.social
Recording and slides from my August 13, 2025 appearance on the APQC Webinar - Unlock the Power of Communities of Practice: Research Insights and Expert Perspectives
- Recording www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp2m...
- Slides www.apqc.org/resource-lib...
#KM #KnowledgeManagement #CommunitiesOfPractice
Unlock the Power of Communities of Practice: Research Insights and Expert Perspectives
YouTube video by APQC
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August 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
stangarfield.bsky.social
FTE Allocation and Recommended Time for Community Manager Activities - thread started by Amy Carlton in the SIKM Leaders Community sikm.groups.io/g/main/topic... #KM #KnowledgeManagement #SIKM #cmgr #CommunitiesOfPractice
August 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
stangarfield.bsky.social
My latest blog post for APQC - Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations: Insights on the APQC Survey Report www.apqc.org/resources/bl... #KM #KnowledgeManagement #CommunitiesOfPractice #survey #APQC
July 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
stangarfield.bsky.social
My latest blog post for @lucideacore.bsky.social - Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders Part 118 - Etienne Wenger-Trayner lucidea.com/blog/km-lead... #KM #KMers #KnowledgeManagement #ThoughtLeaders #CommunitiesOfPractice
Knowledge Management Thought Leader Etienne Wenger-Trayner
Discover the work and writing of social learning theorist Etienne Wenger-Trayner, as curated by Stan Garfield.
lucidea.com
June 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
stangarfield.bsky.social
Share Knowledge with Communities of Practice - by James Robertson of Step Two Designs www.steptwo.com.au/papers/share... #KM #KMers #KnowledgeManagement #CommunitiesOfPractice
Share knowledge with communities of practice
Communities of practice are by far the most successful knowledge management (KM) approach.
www.steptwo.com.au
June 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
stangarfield.bsky.social
Handbook of Community Management: A Guide to Leading Communities of Practice - to get 30% off until April 30, 2025, use the code DGBWORLDBOOKWEEK at checkout.
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi... #CommunityManagement #cmgr #CommunitiesOfPractice
April 24, 2025 at 9:33 AM
sporalliance.bsky.social
These resources provide insights from the perspective of patient and public partner and researcher co-leads about their experience leading patient-driven projects.

#CommunitiesofPractice #PatientEngagement #PatientOrientedResearch #KnowledgeMobilization

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November 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
softwarecampus.bsky.social
🤔What happens if you combine an #online event with '80s gaming feelings?
Fun is guaranteed! 🤭

🗓️ Last Wednesday, we welcomed our latest #participants, some graduates & representatives from #Celonis & #DATEV to the growing #CommunitiesOfPractice on #GatherTown💛

👉 softwarecampus.de/en/communiti...
May 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM