Knowledge Networks: Innovation through Communities of Practice blends of the best of current academic research in the field of Communities of Practice with the accumulated wisdom of cutting edge consultancy in Knowledge Management. This book offers a series of chapters that provide pertinent and practical guidance for those involved with building or managing knowledge networks in their day to day work and will prove an indispensable guide to creating, building and sustaining Communities of Practice. It is aimed at both academic researchers and consultants involved in the process of building, supporting or facilitating Communities of Practice. The book presents examples from several case studies, giving lessons learned and providing the reader with practical and down to earth guidelines.