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 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. 12/1/2018

A shared domain of interest (e.g., vocabulary standards) 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 12/1/2018

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

[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]

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

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]

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]

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]

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