Analysis of Success
It would be too easy to declare the CIO Institute a success simply on the basis of its growth rate, particularly during a challenging economic period. However, CoP researcher Etienne Wenger and colleagues have articulated seven principles for successful CoPs (Wenger 2002):
Design for evolution.
Open a dialogue between inside and outside.
Invite different levels of participation.
Develop public and private spaces.
Focus on value.
Combine familiarity and excitement.
Create a rhythm for the community.
It is worthwhile, therefore, to briefly analyze the CIO Institute with respect to these seven dimensions.
Design for evolution. This principle means that the organization adapts to meet the needs of its members, responds to opportunities ...
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