20. COE VS COP
Center of Excellence Community of Practice
Platform for ensuring adherence/compliance to
standards and guidelines
Platform for sharing knowledge, expertise, and
experience
A designated group defines standards for the org. Groups of people come together to define what
works for them
Have the necessary authority to create and at times
enforce standards
Influence without authority, organic growth
Aim to achieve excellence by applying the same
principles and practices across teams/groups
Aim to achieve excellence by sharing, collaborating,
connecting, and learning together
Must be able to afford to put in place Can’t afford NOT to put one in place