Communities of Practice
Inspired by Emily Webber
Our natural human desire is to CONNECT
and experience BELONGING.
At this time of social disruption it is more important than ever
to be connected and feel supported.
OUR REALITY
Communities of Practice are groups of people
who share a concern or passion for something they do
and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.
COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
We sometimes limit our view of “Learning”
to receiving new knowledge through a text or expert.
Yet, we can be in long trainings and not learn a thing.
PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION
Communities of Practice grow skills through two forms of learning:
Social Learning: from other people
Experiential Learning: by doing
In Communities of Practice people can support each other to:
Overcome isolation through deep connection
Strengthen communication through empathic dialogue
PERSONAL IMPACT
Grow life skills through interpersonal encouragement
As a community matures it can move on
from sharing knowledge to solving problems,
using the collective intelligence within the community.
In Communities of Practice people co-create experiences of:
Positive relationships with others
Personal growth and self-acceptance
PERSONAL MOTIVATION
Enhanced purpose in life
"There is no power for change greater than
a community
discovering what it cares about."
Margaret J. Wheatley
COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
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