Knowledge Networks: Innovation Through Communities of Practice [Hardcover]

Paul Hildreth (Author, Editor), Chris Kimble (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2003

Knowledge Networks: Innovation through Communities of Practice blends the best of current academic research in the field of Communities of Practice with the accumulated wisdom of cutting edge consultancy in Knowledge Management. This book offers a series of chapters that provide pertinent and practical guidance for those involved with building or managing knowledge networks in their day to day work and will prove an indispensable guide to creating, building and sustaining Communities of Practice. It is aimed at both academic researchers and consultants involved in the process of building, supporting or facilitating Communities of Practice. The book presents examples from several case studies, giving lessons learned and providing the reader with practical and down to earth guidelines.

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About the Author

After 11 years teaching Modern Languages, Paul Hildreth returned to university studies and pursued a course in IT completing both an MSc and a DPhil and focusing his work in the field of Knowledge Management, specifically explore the emerging and fascinating field of Communities of Practice and their impact on knowledge management efforts. Having completed his DPhil, Paul now runs his own independent Knowledge Management and computer consultancies.

Chris Kimble is a lecturer in Information Systems in the Department of Computer Science at the University of York. Before moving to York, he was lecturer at the University of Newcastle's Business School, and a researcher for the Business School and Department of Computer Science at the University of Northumbria. His broad area of research is Knowledge Management. His areas of particular interest are Communities of Practice and the problems associated with supporting distributed working in a cross-cultural or trans-national context. He is the leader of Management and Information Systems Research group at York and a co-founder of the Northern Interest Group on Information Systems and Organisations (NISG). He has supervised a number of PhD students and has published over 40 articles in journals, conferences, reports and books. He is the academic contact for Knowledge Management for the WUN (Worldwide Universities Network) at the University of York and is a member of the editorial board of the journal Information Research.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 354 pages
• Publisher: IGI Global (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159140200X
• ISBN-13: 978-1591402008
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,030,538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Knowledge Networks, August 10, 2008

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This review is from: Knowledge Networks: Innovation Through Communities of Practice (Hardcover)

A very useful primer for thsoe who want to understand the concepts behind CoPs and how they influence knowledge in general.
Easy to read and understand and referenced well for those wishing to undertake further research on the subject matter.