Dubé, L.; Bourhis, A.; Jacob, R. (2005). "The impact of structuring characteristics on the launching of virtual communities of practice". Journal of Organizational Change Management. 18 (2): 145–166. doi:10.1108/09534810510589570.

"The Impact of Structuring Characteristics on the Launching of Virtual Communities of Practice" by Dubé et al. (2005) examines the role of structuring characteristics in the launch of virtual communities of practice. The authors explore the impact of organizational factors, such as leadership and culture, on the success of virtual communities of practice. They also discuss the importance of socialization and the development of shared norms and values in building effective virtual communities of practice. The article provides practical recommendations for launching virtual communities of practice and offers insights into the challenges associated with their implementation. Keywords: Virtual communities of practice, structuring characteristics, organizational factors.