tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585040184982733654.post4060246489270862066..comments2024-03-20T11:13:46.071+00:00Comments on Knoco stories: Ten worst practices for communities of practiceNick Miltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413967879826601863noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585040184982733654.post-487362480718726392015-09-23T16:11:23.172+01:002015-09-23T16:11:23.172+01:00I posted something similar based on my experience ...I posted something similar based on my experience of setting up CoPs, but with a slightly different spin - WHAT TO DO as opposed to what not to do: <br />http://www.stephendale.com/2014/02/04/communities-of-practice-what-ive-learnt/#sthash.4woCk0Qy.dpuf<br /><br />Command and control will kill a community. <br />Don’t assume everyone knows how to contribute. <br />Let users drive their own experimentation and use of tools. <br />Ensure CoP facilitators/moderators are given sufficient time for their role. <br />Without active facilitation, CoPs will revert to ‘tribal’ working. <br />Don’t worry about the ‘lurkers’ – be happy that they have chosen to be there. <br />Don’t set unrealistic targets. <br />Condition your managers for failure; not every CoP is going to be successful. <br />Know when to let go!<br />Stephen Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678309839438088456noreply@blogger.com