In this edited collection the authors pick up the communities of practice (CoP) approach of
sharing practice in their reflection on the experience of taking their CoP vision from a dream
to reality. Their stories articulate the vision the passion and the challenge of working
within and or changing existing institutional culture and practice. The book discusses
strategies that worked and considers the lessons learnt to inspire future dreamers and
schemers. The multiple perspectives provided in the case studies will assist higher education
leaders as well as academic and professional staff in establishing or assessing CoPs. The
book offers insights into implementation strategies practical guidelines and ideas on how CoP
theoretical underpinnings can be tailored to the higher education context.
