Emphasize Speed and Simplicity when Designing Communities of Practice

Published On:
September 08, 2010
Authored By:
APQC
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When it comes to designing communities of practice, best-practice organizations adhere to the KISS principle: "Keep It Simple and Speedy." If a firm wants to boost community membership, it should focus on providing easy access to online community spaces and straightforward, intuitive tools.

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Topics:
Knowledge Management, Communities and Networks

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