Communities of Practice: A New Tool for Government Managers

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By

Xavier de Souza Briggs

Vice President, US Programs

Ford Foundation

William M. Snyder

Principal

Social Capital Group wsnyder@socialcapital.com

This study documents the creation and implementation of several intergovernmental "communities of practice." It traces the history of these networks and documents their structure, activities and outcomes as well as identifies a number of critical success factors related to these groups. Case studies include: SafeCities, Boost4Kids and 21st Century Skills. fhwaCollaboration: Networks and Partnerships

Communities of Practice: A New Tool for Government Managers