Company Command: Unleashing the Power of the Army Profession by Nancy M. Dixon

by Nancy M. Dixon

This book provides the lessons learned from setting up the U.S. Army's premier community of practice, CompanyCommand. Written by the developers of the community it tells inspirational stories of knowledge sharing across the U.S. Army and provides a step-by-step "how to" in creating an community.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Dorene · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very easy to read overview and how-to for starting and/or managing knowledge sharing forums. As the title suggests, it is very focused on Army officers, but the insights, ideas, and proven methods are valuable to anyone managing similar forums, discussions, or even classrooms. It is very easy to read, and much of it seems like common sense, but it does compel the reader to think a little deeper about how we share information and why some things work and some things don't. Just because we know something does not mean that we apply well or share it with the people who need it, when they need it. It is a good tool for helping a forum manager recognize and focus on the right things at the right time and making the most of available resources. I often found myself applying the lessons here to forums that I already participate in, and making lots of notes about how to do things better or just maintain the proper focus.

[Warren · Rating 5 out of 5]

'Company Command' is a Communities of Practice (CoPs) must read.