Communities of Practice (CoP) in International Financial Institutions

Creating Value from Shared Knowledge to Deliver Better Mission Outcomes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                CoPs can be the foundation for high performing IFI networks of experts working on clearly identified policy and business & operational subject matter areas where (1) multi-disciplinary expertise is needed and (2) where strong synergies can be derived from a community approach using appropriate coordination tools to achieve better mission outcomes. This presentation surveys briefly the history of KM and CoPs in IFIs. It focuses on how IFIs can leverage the value and power of their CoPs and the Concept of Shared Value in sustaining the effectiveness of their COPs.

Check out the audio recording from the online presentation and discussions.