Evaluating communities of practice and social-professional networks: the development, design, testing, refinement, simulation and application of an evaluation framework [ 2009-07-01 - 2015-06-30 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Johanna Westbrook (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Jeffrey Braithwaite (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Evaluating communities of practice and social-professional networks: the development, design, testing, refinement, simulation and application of an evaluation framework. Multiple national benefits are realized by this research, including addressing National Research Priority number 3, Promoting and maintaining good health. We will understand more clearly than previously the types of behaviours and attitudes that lead to or inhibit communities and networks, which means we can do something to improve these. Team based workplaces can be more productive, socially satisfying and professionally rewarding. Educational programs will benefit from the results and organisations can improve the way they work and treat staff, customers and other stakeholders. We can transfer the results to other industries, Australia's trading partners and the international community.

Funding Amount $1,580,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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