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Seven principles for cultivating communities of practice

by Etienne Wenger, Richard McDermott, and William M. Snyder

1. Design for evolution.

2. Open a dialogue between inside and outside perspectives.

3. Invite different levels of participation.

4. Develop both public and private community spaces.

5. Focus on value.

6. Combine familiarity and excitement.

7. Create a rhythm for the community.