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Table 1 Value creation framework: research questions and indicators

From: Building a virtual community of practice: experience from the Canadian foundation for healthcare improvement’s policy circle

Value created

Research question

Indicators

Immediate value

Are the activities of the program perceived to have value in itself?

Levels of participation

Levels of engagement

Value of participation

Networking

Potential value

Was there an increase in knowledge capital through the promotion of knowledge exchange?

Level of trust

Reputation of the community

Skills acquired

Information received

Applied value

Did the program facilitate changes in practice?

Implementation of advice, outputs, and insights by members into their practice

Realized value

Did the program perform up to the expectations of members?

Personal performance

Organizational performance

Reframing value

Following program completion, did the definition of success change for members?

Relationship with stakeholders