Richard McDermott
communities of practice author and consultant
Why they matter for gatherings
Richard McDermott is an author and consultant focused on communities of practice, exploring how groups sustain collaborative learning and shared purpose over time. His work provides frameworks for understanding the dynamics of knowledge sharing and social learning in professional settings.
Facilitators and event designers should consider McDermott’s insights when creating gatherings that prioritize long-term collaboration and knowledge retention. His research offers tools to structure interactions that align with natural patterns of group development and engagement.
McDermott is known for developing the Communities of Practice framework, which examines how groups form, maintain, and evolve through shared practice and mutual learning.
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