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Communities of Practice Discussion Forum
groups.yahoo.com
Group that discusses technology, theory and developmental practices. Features a glossary and links to related sites.
Where is the Action in Virtual Communities of Practice?
www-staff.it.uts.edu.au
Paper argues that the transfer of a concept that is deeply rooted in the lived-in world to the virtual involves significant conceptual problems. By Christopher Lueg. [PDF] [PDF]
Communities of Practice: a social aspect to virtual worlds?
www-users.cs.york.ac.uk
The term CoP is used to describe many groups. Here the CoP is discussed as a means of providing the missing social dimension to the virtual world.
McDermott Consulting
mcdermottconsulting.com
Communities of Practice researcher Richard McDermott's consulting firm.- Human Interface
www-users.cs.york.ac.uk
Lecture notes from a course taught by Chris Kimble at York University. Provides links to sources of information on knowledge management and communities of practice. 
Communities of Practice and Pattern Language
mgtaylor.com
James B. Smethurst. For any member of a Community of Practice, there comes a time to interface with individuals and organizations which do not form part of the Community. The difficulty of this situation is the issue of language. Every Community of Practice has its own pattern language, its own way of expressing and discussing the unique qualities of its chosen art. (September 24, 1997)
The Meta Network
tmn.com
Helps groups and organizations build virtual teams and learning communities through organization development consulting, web-based conferencing, and facilitation services.
Seven Principles for Cultivating Communities of Practice
hbswk.hbs.edu
Although communities of practice develop organically, a carefully crafted design can drive their evolution. By Etienne Wenger, Richard McDermott, and William M. Snyder; published in Harvard Business School's "Working Knowledge." (March 25, 2002)
KnowNet
theknownet.com
Researches and develops new architectures, ideas and Internet software for collaborative knowledge development and learning. Features overviews, portals and contact information.
Knowledge Networks: Innovation through Communities of Practice
chris-kimble.com
Introduction, historical view and chapter abstracts of book by Pete Bradshaw, Stephen Powell and Dr. Ian Terrell. Features annotated references.
Efios knowledge management
efios.com
Knowledge management consultants for building and supporting communities of practice, virtual teams and communities in the enterprise organisation.
Etienne Wenger
ewenger.com
Homepage of the Community of Practice researcher and consultant who coined the term along with Jean Lave. Features links to his widely-read publications on the field, including an exhaustive survey of technologies that can be used to support Communities of Practice.- Knowledge Management Research at the University of York
www-users.cs.york.ac.uk
Chris Kimble's research in CSCW and Knowledge Management, in particular, the representation and dissemination of knowledge in virtual team and in virtual environments. He is interested in the problems associated with cross-cultural or trans-national team and knowledge work in an international context. 
Global Gateways
global-gateways.com
Global Gateways is currently facilitating Communities of Practice (CoPs) for Chief Information Officers (CIOs). We are also forming Communities for other management groups.
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