Community of Practice

The video discusses the informal nature of a community of practice, highlighting its ability to facilitate spontaneous and continuous interactions. It emphasizes the voluntary nature of membership, encouraging members to share expertise naturally. Members are expected to apply what they learn in the community to their professional roles.

What is a key characteristic of a community of practice that differentiates it from a formal committee?

• It allows for spontaneous and continuous interactions.

• It has a fixed agenda for meetings.

• It requires mandatory participation.

• It is highly structured and formal.

What is the nature of interactions in a community of practice?

• Strictly monitored.

• Formal and scheduled.

• Spontaneous and continuous.

• Rare and infrequent.

How do members typically engage with a community of practice?

• By submitting formal reports.

• Through voluntary participation.

• By following strict guidelines.

• By attending mandatory workshops.

What is encouraged among members of a community of practice?

• To keep their expertise to themselves.

• To avoid applying new knowledge at work.

• To share their expertise spontaneously.

• To only learn from external sources.

What should members of a community of practice do with the knowledge they gain?

• Keep it within the community.

• Forget it after the meeting.

• Apply it in their jobs.

• Share it only with non-members.