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Author: Alex Derr

Collaboration Overload
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Collaboration Overload: Why More Partnerships Aren’t Always Better—and How to Fix It

Collaboration is essential for solving complex challenges. Whether in public health, philanthropy, or community development, partnerships bring together diverse expertise, resources, and perspectives. However, too much collaboration can become a problem. Collaboration overload occurs when organizations manage too many partnerships at once, leading to inefficiencies,

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What is Ecosystem Mapping A Beginner's Guide
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What is Ecosystem Mapping? A Beginner’s Guide

Ecosystem mapping is an essential tool for organizations, businesses, and communities seeking to understand, visualize, and optimize their networks of relationships. Whether you’re working in healthcare, economic development, environmental sustainability, or any collaborative sector, ecosystem mapping helps you see how different players interact and contribute

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New Navigation Menu PARTNER CPRM
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A New & Improved Navigation Experience in PARTNER CPRM

At Visible Network Labs, we’re committed to continuously improving PARTNER CPRM to make managing your community partnerships easier and more efficient. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a newly redesigned navigation menu, making it easier than ever to find and access the tools and resources

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Promising Strategies for Addressing Health-Related Social Needs Lessons from the Accountable Health Communities Model
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Promising Strategies for Addressing Health-Related Social Needs: Lessons from the Accountable Health Communities Model

The increasing recognition of health-related social needs (HRSNs) as critical drivers of health outcomes has spotlighted the importance of innovative approaches to identify and address these needs, especially in underserved communities. A recently published research article in Health Promotion Practice reflects on the implementation of

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Subnetwork Scores + Node Resizing in PARTNER CPRM
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Exciting Update: Introducing Subnetwork Scores + Node Resizing!

We’re thrilled to announce a powerful new feature in the PARTNER CPRM analyzer: Subnetwork Score + Node Resizing. This enhancement brings your network analysis to the next level, offering deeper insights and greater flexibility when exploring your network maps. What Is Subnetwork Score + Node

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Managing Your Community Partnership Data
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The Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Community Partner Data

In today’s interconnected world, organizations often depend on complex networks of partners, collaborators, and stakeholders to achieve their goals. Whether you’re coordinating a cross-sector initiative, managing a coalition, or building a collaborative community, one thing is clear: managing data on your partners and network members

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Automated Key Player Analysis
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Unlock New Network Insights with Automated Key Player Analysis

We’re excited to introduce our new Automated Key Player Analysis in PARTNER CPRM! This feature identifies three critical roles in your network—Influencers, Brokers, and Information Exchangers—using advanced centrality metrics. These insights help you manage key relationships, boost collaboration, and achieve your network’s goals more effectively.

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Ecosystem Mapping Template

A template to map the connections and interactions between key stakeholders in your community.

Network Strategy Planner

A worksheet and guide to help you think through and develop your network or ecosystem strategy.

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