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Quantum-Cops: When Communities of Practice Resemble Physics

Richard Ribeiro · Chris Kimble · Paul A. Cairns

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This paper puts forwards a new way to view how Communities of Practice (CoPs) form in environments that make heavy use of information systems. It uses a concept from Physics to suggest a new type of CoP that can exist in workplaces. In order to do that, the paper uses a simplified taxonomy for CoPs to outline the 'Quantum-CoPs'. These Communities are discussed regarding their behaviour and characteristics, and their potential use as fully developed CoPs. The paper presents some preliminary findings from a semi-structured interview conducted in The Higher Education Academy Psychology Network (UK). These findings are contrasted against the theory discussed and some additional proposals are suggested at the end.

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