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The Case for Participation
Enter Date
Enter Presentation Audience
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The purpose of this resource is to demonstrate the value of joining a CoP.
It includes:
● A brief explanation of CoPs
● A list of benefits you anticipate based on your participation – for you and your organization
● An overview of your potential responsibilities
● A list of the mechanisms you will use to demonstrate the value of your participation
To use this resource:
● Modify this PowerPoint as needed to suit your needs, adding and removing key points or entire slides if you choose.
● Delete this slide before sharing the PowerPoint with your manager.
Plan: Case for Participation
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DomainA shared domain of
interest (e.g., vocabulary standards)
CommunityA community that enables interaction (discussions, collaborative activities, relationship-building)
PracticeA shared practice of experiences, stories,
tools, ways of addressing recurring
problems
CoP
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Community of Practice (CoP) Definition
● A group of people who share a concern, a set of problems, or a passion about a topic, and who deepen their knowledge and expertise by interacting on an ongoing basis (Wenger)
● A CoP has three crucial characteristics:
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Organizations benefit when their representatives participate in a CoP. When an organization allows its personnel to join, it is potentially increasing:
● Employee efficiency, in terms of time and cost, in retrieving information
● Industry benchmarking capacity● Involvement in key industry and national initiatives● Organizational reputation as a contributor in building new
capabilities
Background and Reference
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[Enter CoP Name] Community of Practice
● [Enter the CoP Name] CoP is a community that addresses:
● [Enter Technical or Functional Focus of CoP]
− [Enter objective]
− [Enter objective]
− [Enter objective]
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I would like to participate in [Enter the name of the Proposed CoP]. By participating I anticipate that I will:
● Develop an enhanced professional identity ● Have an opportunity to network with peers and increase my visibility
in the field● Gain access to Subject Matter Experts who may be able to help me
focus and articulate developing ideas ● Participate in learning and development events and activities
Participation
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My participation in the [Enter Proposed CoP] will benefit [Enter name of organization/center/unit, etc] by:
● [Enter project benefits identified in the Case for Participation Reflection Guide]
● [Benefit 2]● [Benefit 3]
Additionally, my participation in the [Enter Proposed CoP] relates directly to my professional objectives. It relates to the following professional development goals:
● [Enter related professional goals in the Case for Participation Reflection Guide]
● [Goal 2]● [Goal 3]
Benefits of Participation
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As a member, my role and responsibilities will require the following:
● [Insert anticipated role and responsibilities as identified in the Case for Participation Reflection Guide]
● [Insert anticipated time commitment]
Responsibilities
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In order to document my progress and to demonstrate the value of my participation, I will provide:
● [Enter planned update identified in the Case for Participation Reflection Guide]
● [Update 2]● [Update 3]
Proposed Reporting on Progress
Questions?