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Organisation design & structures · Core

Community of practice

Also called: CoP

ELI5

A group that develops shared knowledge and standards around a discipline.

Used in conversation

“Can we test the claim about community of practice against employee data and lived experience?”

Pitch context

You will see “Community of practice” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches organisation design & structures.

Why it matters: In organisation design & structures, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.