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The Case for Participation

The Case for Participation. Enter Date Enter Presentation Audience. Plan: Case for Participation. The purpose of this resource is to demonstrate the value of joining a CoP. It includes: A brief explanation of CoPs

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The Case for Participation

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  1. The Case for Participation Enter Date Enter Presentation Audience

  2. Plan: Case for Participation 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.

  3. 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: Domain A shared domain of interest (e.g., vocabulary standards) Community A community that enables interaction (discussions, collaborative activities, relationship-building) CoP Practice A shared practice of experiences, stories, tools, ways of addressing recurring problems

  4. Background and Reference • 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

  5. [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]

  6. Participation • 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

  7. Benefits of Participation • 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]

  8. Responsibilities • 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]

  9. Proposed Reporting on Progress • 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]

  10. Questions?

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