Purpose	ü Are the selected topics of interest to all members?
	Is the domain strategically relevant to the involved organizations?
	Do all members have their own practice in the domain?
Members of a CoP	ü Is the relevant experience on board?
	ü Is the heterogeneity of the members assured?
	ü Is the CoP open to new members?
Norms and rules	ü Are roles and accountability defined in a common agreement?
	Are both distant contacts and face-to-face meetings possible?
	What is the balance between giving and taking among members?
Structure and process	ü Is the chosen structure clear and flexible enough?
	ü Are key roles in the core group defined, such as owner, manager, facilitator, and expert?
	Is the step-by-step planning process open and transparent?
Flow of “energy”	ü Do members care about common interests, commitment and trust?
	Are there regular face-to-face events; celebrated (social) key moments?
	ü Is the history of the CoP alive and told to new members?
Results	ü Is there a common concern as a basis for producing tangible results?
	ü Do members get direct and practical benefits?
	Are results officially recognized by the CoP members organizations?
Resources	ü Do the members have a sufficient time budget for the CoP?
	Are the member organizations willing to provide time and money?
	ü Is the facilitation attractive and stimulating?
Values in a CoP	Is listening to others a living virtue?
	ü Are members willing to give without immediate return?
	ü Is diversity in thinking and practice validated?