Understanding Communities of Practice

Published On:
March 27, 2026
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APQC
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Communities of practice help organizations move faster by connecting people to shared experience, practical insights, and trusted expertise. This article explains how communities strengthen collaboration, support learning, and prevent teams from solving the same problems in isolation.

Topics Include:

  • What communities of practice are and the value they bring to organizations
  • Essential design principles that align communities with business needs
  • How to support communities with leadership, roles, funding, and technology
  • Approaches for measuring community health, engagement, and impact

Read the full article and learn how to build and sustain effective communities of practice.