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22 Jan 2025

Process for Partnering with CNSA on Communities of Practice

Interested in partnering with CNSA on a Community of Practice? Keep reading for the full process and roles and responsibilities. We'd love to work with you to deliver these key networking and knowledge-sharing discussions for the cancer nursing community.

Purpose: This document outlines the process for organisations to partner with the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) in hosting and facilitating Communities of Practice (CoP). The aim is to ensure clear expectations, effective collaboration, and successful delivery of shared goals.

Step 1: Expression of Interest (EOI)

  1. Organisations interested in partnering with CNSA submit an EOI form detailing:
    • Topic or focus area for the Community of Practice.
    • Organisational background and subject matter expertise.
    • Proposed goals and objectives for the CoP.
    • Names of proposed facilitators.
  2. CNSA reviews the EOI to ensure alignment with organisational priorities and membership needs.

Step 2: Planning and Preparation

  1. CNSA responsibilities:
    • Provide access to the CNSA online community platform for CoP activities.
    • Coordinate and promote CoP events to CNSA members.
    • Ensure community engagement through targeted communications.
    • Offer logistical support, including scheduling and technical setup for virtual events.
  2. Partner organisation responsibilities:
    • Lead the development of content and agendas based on subject matter expertise.
    • Provide skilled facilitators to lead CoP discussions and activities.
    • Share evidence-based resources and tools to support CoP members.
  3. Joint responsibilities:
    • Develop a schedule for CoP sessions, including frequency and format
    • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring the success of the CoP.

Step 3: Launch and Implementation

  1. CNSA promotes the CoP through:
    • Newsletters, social media, and website announcements.
    • Invitations to relevant CNSA member groups and networks.
  2. Partner organisation facilitates CoP sessions:
    • Host discussions and share expertise.
    • Encourage active participation from members.
  3. CNSA provides ongoing support:
    • Monitor and manage the online platform.
    • Troubleshoot any technical issues.
    • Act as a liaison between members and facilitators.

Step 4: Pilot Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

  1. Pilot phase:
    • All CoPs will run for a 12-month pilot phase ending in December 2025.
  2. Post-implementation review:
    • Collect feedback from CoP members through surveys and discussions.
    • Evaluate performance against the agreed KPIs.
  3. CNSA and the partner organisation jointly identify:
    • Opportunities for improvement.
    • Potential topics or changes for future CoP activities.
  4. Share outcomes:
    • Publish a summary report highlighting the CoP’s impact and achievements.
    • Acknowledge the partner organisation’s contribution in CNSA communications.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Role

CNSA

Partner Organisation/s

Platform Management

Provide and manage the online community platform.

N/A

Coordination

Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and member communications.

N/A

Promotion

Promote CoP activities to CNSA members and broader networks.

Share promotional materials with their own stakeholders

Facilitation

Introduce or co-host meetings as required.

Provide subject matter experts to lead discussions and sessions.

Content Development

Offer guidance on member needs and interests.

Develop evidence-based content and session agendas.

Member Engagement

Encourage participation and manage member queries.

Foster active engagement and participation during sessions.

Evaluation

Conduct surveys and review CoP outcomes.

Provide feedback and suggest improvements based on expertise.

Keen to collaborate? Complete the quick EOI and one of our team will be in touch. 
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