The Knowledge And Innovation Network is looking for organisations to partner up in its ongoing Community of Practice (CoP) benchmarking research project. There are a great range of organisations associated with this network, and the first round of benchmarking was a great success. Here’s the blurb:

Networks and communities of practice (CoPs) have increasingly become referred to as the ‘killer app’ of knowledge management and one of the few genuinely value added activities.

This is the second phase a major cross-sectoral study of the performance impact of such networks. In a preliminary study (Phase I), the Knowledge and Innovation Network at Warwick Business School collaborated with some of the world’s leading organisations to benchmark the impact their networks and Communities of Practice had on organisational performance.

Phase 1 revealed some key factors that appear to be strong predictors of high performing communities and networks. Phase 2 will focus on validating these key factors and through interviews and focus groups identify good practices related to each factor.

A full guide to high performing networks and communities of practice will be produced for all participating organisations.

Sounds interesting? Drop me a line and I’ll put you in touch.

Download the KIN CoP benchmarking flyer