Janusian Leadership: Two Profiles of Power in a Community of Practice

This article investigates how informal positions of power emerge within a community of practice and how positions of power influence communication and understanding about key issues. Findings from a study of one community of practice reveal Janusian leadership within the group and the effects of eme...

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Published in:	Innovative higher education Vol. 34; no. 5; pp. 307 - 320
Main Authors:	Weaver, Lisa D., Pifer, Meghan J., Colbeck, Carol L.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 01-12-2009 Springer Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	Collaboration College Environment College professors Communities of Practice Counselor Training Education Educational leadership Educational Research Group Dynamics Higher Education Leadership Peer Relationship Power Structure School Holding Power Undergraduate Students New York United States > US Massachusetts Pennsylvania small groups communities of practice sensemaking power leadership
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Summary:	This article investigates how informal positions of power emerge within a community of practice and how positions of power influence communication and understanding about key issues. Findings from a study of one community of practice reveal Janusian leadership within the group and the effects of emergent, informal power roles on group goals, adding to theoretical knowledge about small groups, academic peer groups, and communities of practice.
ISSN:	0742-5627 1573-1758
DOI:	10.1007/s10755-009-9117-0