KM Essentials: Communities of Practice

Last updated:

June 11, 2026

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APQC

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This “KM Essentials” collection is designed for those new to communities of practice or looking for a refresher on foundational concepts and approaches. The collection includes an overview webinar, articles about key stages in the community lifecycle, and reference tools and templates to launch a community.

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Collections

Topics:

Knowledge Management, Communities and Networks

Included in this Collection

Included in this Collection

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Survey Report

By the Numbers: How Organizational Size Shapes Communities of Practice

Communities of Practice: Governance Models That Work

Making Modern Communities of Practice Work for You

Communities of Practice: The Heart of KM

Community of Practice Leader: A KM Core Team Job Description

CoP Survey Report Summary and Insights: Revenue Comparison

CoP Survey Report Summary and Insights: Americas Region

Communities of Practice in Action: Insights, Challenges, and Proven Practices

Unlock the Power of Communities of Practice: Research Insights and Expert Perspectives (Recording)

Unlock the Power of Communities of Practice: Research Insights and Expert Perspectives (Slides)

Community of Practice Leader Onboarding Checklist

KM Advocacy and Role-Modeling Checklist for Senior Leaders

Communities and Networks FAQ

Key Measures for Communities of Practice and Networks

Community of Practice Charter Template

Worksheet to Gather Member Requirements for a Community of Practice

Plan for Community of Practice Launch

Tips for Community of Practice Leaders

Checklist to Evaluate Communities of Practice

Design KM Training for Experts, Mentors, and Community Leaders

Tips to Improve Community of Practice Leadership

8 Proven Practices for Successful Communities of Practice

How the 'Collaboration Clinic' Reduced Silos at Port Houston

How Framatome Aligns Communities of Practice with Strategy

Getting Value from Communities of Practice

Support Networks: Communities of Practice at Collins Aerospace

Bridging The Past and The Future: Interview with Stan Garfield

Getting Started with Communities and Cross-Boundary Collaboration

Back to School Edition: Building Effective and Long-lasting Communities of Practice

Back to School Edition: Building Effective and Long-lasting Communities of Practice (Slides)

Managing Communities: Tips and Insights from Stan Garfield

How to Design and Launch Communities of Practice

How to Promote Your Community of Practice and Engage Members

Achieving Excellence with Communities of Practice

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Americas Region

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Asia/Pacific Region

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: EMEA Region

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Less than $500 Million Revenue

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: $500 million to less than $10 billion Revenue

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: More than $10 billion Revenue

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Government/Military Industry

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Services Industry

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Financial Services/Banking/Insurance Industry

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Industry

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Education Industry

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Performance Comparison

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: CoP Model Comparison

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Strategic Alignment Comparison

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Employee Involvement Comparison

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: KM Maturity Comparison

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Role Level Comparison

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Regional Comparison

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Revenue Comparison

2025 Communities of Practice in Modern Organizations Practices Report: Organization Size Comparison

Next-Generation Communities of Practice