Building Communities of Practice in Higher Education Cocreating, Collaborating and Enriching Working Cultures

Drawing from a diverse range of expert voices within the field, this key work explores how communities of practice are an effective tool for supporting successful collaboration, whilst also creating the foundations for lasting institutional change.By examining communities of practice through a variety of critical lenses, this book encourages readers to consider how strategies may be applied within their own institutions to support feelings of belonging, encourage teamwork, and inspire learning. Supported by both practical case studies and current research, contributors suggest strategies that readers can use to create their own effective communities of practice. Chapters explore topics includinCommunities as a method of regeneration within universitiesCultivation of knowledge through community collaborationQuestions of power in transdisciplinary communitiesMapping career pathways through communities of practiceBringing together theory and practice, this is an essential resource for all involved in strategic planning, organisational development and fostering a positive organisational culture within higher education.