Cultivating Communities of Practice - A Guide to Managing Knowledge (Hardcover, 1)

Today's economy is fueled by knowledge. Every leader knows this to be true, yet few have systematic methods for converting organizational knowledge into economic value. This book argues that communities of practice--groups of individuals formed around common interests and expertise--provide the ideal vehicle for driving knowledge-management strategies and building lasting competitive advantage. Written by leading experts in the field, Cultivating Communities of Practice is the first book to outline models and methods for systematically developing these essential groups. Through compelling research and company examples, including DaimlerChrysler, McKinsey & Company, Shell, and the World Bank, authors Etienne Wenger, Richard McDermott, and William M. Snyder show how world-class organizations have leveraged communities of practice to drive strategy, generate new business opportunities, solve problems, transfer best practices, develop employees' professional skills, and recruit and retain top talent. Underscoring the new central role communities of practice are playing in today's knowledge economy, Cultivating Communities of Practice is the definitive guide to fostering, designing, and developing these powerful groups within and across organizations.

General

Imprint:	Harvard Business Review Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2002
First published:	March 2002
Authors:	Etienne Wenger • Richard A. McDermott • William Snyder
Dimensions:	243 x 165 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	284
Edition:	1
ISBN-13:	978-1-57851-330-7
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-57851-330-8
Barcode:	9781578513307

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