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What is a Community of Practice and Why is One Critical for the Australian Social Enterprise Sector?

What is a Community of Practice and Why is One Critical for the Australian Social Enterprise Sector?

Communities of Practice (CoP) are groups of peers who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly (Goodhue & Seriamlu, 2021). Research suggests that learning is the main reason CoPs are established. Social learning and thinking together are key concepts in it. The collaborative learning process of ‘thinking together’ is one of the most meaningful elements of a CoP and what makes it work.