Communications Committee PAS 2024 Communities of Practice Focus Group

Output can be an idea, relationship(s) or collaborator(s), tool, document, etc.

Application/how did you apply this?

A personal outcome could be being a better scholar or clinician, job satisfaction, etc.

Any new definitions of success you want to share.

(1) Imagination involves being able to see oneself as part of a broader community and to extrapolate from the current situation to potential future situations. This could involve identifying with the profession or interest area as a whole, envisioning future scenarios, and using this imagined context to guide present learning and participation. This projection and identification with a broader community can provide a sense of belonging that extends beyond the immediate engagement. (2) Engagement refers to the active participation in the activities and discussions of the community. It involves not only doing the tasks associated with the practice, but also interacting with other members, sharing ideas, asking questions, and learning from the experience of others. This hands-on involvement provides a direct and immediate sense of belonging. (3) Alignment involves aligning one’s own activities and beliefs with the broader norms, goals, and procedures of the community. This can entail conforming to rules and regulations, working towards common objectives, and generally ensuring that one’s own practice is in line with the agreed standards and expectations of the community. Alignment provides a sense of belonging by creating a coherence between individual actions and the collective identity.