According to Etienne & Beverly Wenger- Trayner, social learning theorists working at the intersection of theory and practice, communities of practice (CofP) offer many benefits to their members that include.

• Help each other solve problems
• Hear each other’s stories and avoid local blindness to context and routines
• Find synergy across structures
• Keep up with change
  Reflect on their practice and improve
• Build a shared understanding
  Cooperate on innovation
  Find a voice and gain strategic influence