A Community of Practice (CoP) is defined as “a group of people who share a concern, a set of problems, or a passion about a topic, and who deepen their knowledge and expertise by interacting on an ongoing basis.” (Wenger 2002) The three distinct elements that compose a CoP are a community that enables interaction (such as discussions, collaborative activities, and relationship building), a shared domain of interest (such as Vocabulary Standards or Outbreak Management), and a shared practice of experiences, stories, tools, and ways of addressing recurring problems. This approach is enabling the PHIN Community to grow and mature while focusing on efforts in sharing knowledge and problem solving.
In this section, you will learn about the CoP Approach, Benefits of a CoP, and Responsibilities within a CoP, as well as read about successful CoPs.
To download this section of the PHIN CoP Resource Kit, please click the link below.
Download Introduction to Communities of Practice
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