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How to Build an Effective Community of Practice - The Secret Sauce

How to Build an Effective Community of Practice - The Secret Sauce

Update: 2025-04-29
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This is a recording from a recent talk I delivered exploring the concept of communities of practice and their significance in organisations. I draw on personal experiences and key characteristics of communities of practice.

I provide real-world examples, such as the Xerox Project Eureka and the 70-20-10 learning principle, illustrate the power of collective knowledge and social learning.

00:00 Introduction

00:40 Defining Community

01:16 Personal Experiences with Community

05:04 Understanding Communities of Practice

09:33 The Power of Collective Knowledge

16:10 Challenges and Benefits of Communities of Practice

18:06 Stages of Community Development

20:41 The Role of Community Support

21:14 Challenges in Community Engagement

22:03 The 99-9-1 Rule in Communities

24:45 Increasing Community Engagement

25:31 Leveraging Influence in Communities

32:55 Case Studies and Practical Examples

36:16 Final Thoughts

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How to Build an Effective Community of Practice - The Secret Sauce

How to Build an Effective Community of Practice - The Secret Sauce

Paddy Dhanda