{"title":"Etienne Wenger","description":"\u003cp\u003eEtienne Wenger is a distinguished theorist and practitioner in the realm of social learning and communities of practice. His work has profoundly influenced the fields of \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, offering insightful perspectives on the collective nature of knowledge creation and the dynamics of shared learning experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWenger is best known for his seminal book, \u003cem\u003eCultivating Communities of Practice\u003c\/em\u003e. In this insightful tome, he explores how groups of people who share a common interest can collaborate and learn more effectively together. Through his engaging writing, Wenger provides valuable strategies for developing these communities, significantly impacting educational methodologies and organisational learning worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders looking to dive into the intricacies of how collective learning shapes professional and personal environments will find Wenger's work both enlightening and practical. His contributions offer essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and harnessing the power of shared knowledge and collaborative practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cultivating-communities-of-practice-by-william-snyder-9781578513307","title":"Cultivating Communities of Practice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday's marketplace is fueled by knowledge. Yet organising systematically to leverage knowledge remains a challenge. Leading companies have discovered that technology is not enough, and that cultivating communities of practice is the keystone of an effective knowledge strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommunities of practice come together around common interests and expertise—whether they consist of first-line managers or customer service representatives, neurosurgeons or software programmers, city managers or home-improvement amateurs. They create, share, and apply knowledge within and across the boundaries of teams, business units, and even entire companies, providing a concrete path towards creating a true knowledge organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCultivating Communities of Practice\u003c\/em\u003e, Etienne Wenger, Richard McDermott, and William M. Snyder argue that while communities form naturally, organisations need to become more proactive and systematic about developing and integrating them into their strategy. This book provides practical models and methods for stewarding these communities to reach their full potential—without squelching the inner drive that makes them so valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough in-depth cases from firms such as DaimlerChrysler, McKinsey \u0026amp; Company, Shell, and the World Bank, the authors demonstrate how communities of practice can be leveraged to drive overall company strategy, generate new business opportunities, tie personal development to corporate goals, transfer best practices, and recruit and retain top talent. They define the unique features of these communities and outline principles for nurturing their essential elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey provide guidelines to support communities of practice through their major stages of development, address the potential downsides of communities, and discuss the specific challenges of distributed communities. And they show how to recognise the value created by communities of practice and how to build a corporate knowledge strategy around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEssential reading for any leader in today's knowledge economy, this is the definitive guide to developing communities of practice for the benefit—and long-term success—of organisations and the individuals who work in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEtienne Wenger is a renowned expert and consultant on knowledge management and communities of practice in San Juan, California. Richard McDermott is a leading expert of organisation and community development in Boulder, Colorado. William M. Snyder is a founding partner of Social Capital Group, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000583143660,"sku":"9781578513307","price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10573482750.jpg?v=1763287044"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/etienne-wenger.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}