Etienne Wenger-Trayner
communities of practice theorist
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Etienne Wenger-Trayner is a communities of practice theorist known for advancing understanding of how groups form and sustain collaborative learning. They have written four books on related topics.
Their work provides foundational insights into how people develop shared practices and knowledge over time. Facilitators and event designers may find value in studying their theories to explore long-term collaboration patterns.
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