« Networks make it possible for people to find
others engaged in similar work. The second stage of emergence is the development
of communities of practice (
CoPs)…
People share a common work and
realize there is great benefit to being in relationship. They use this
community to share what they know, to support one another, and to intentionally
create new knowledge for their field of practice There is an intentional
commitment to … share those discoveries with a wider audience. Good ideas move
rapidly amongst members. New knowledge and practices are implemented quickly.
The speed at which
knowledge development and exchange happens is crucial, because local
regions and the world need this knowledge and wisdom now. »
