You may have heard of a new methodology called organizational network analysis. It’s a similar process to social network analysis… but what is ONA, and why is it useful? It’s essentially a way of studying relationships using a network science lens. Here’s more complete explanation
Social connectedness – our relationships with friends, family, neighbors and coworkers – directly influence our health and well-being. However, it’s very difficult for care providers to leverage this knowledge to improve patient care and health outcomes. PARTNERme is our solution, a person-centered network tool that
In this age of COVID-19, separation and distance from our friends and loved ones is becoming the new normal. As our social connectedness is strained more than ever before, it’s important to be reminded of the importance connection plays in our lives. As we’ve said
The ReThink Health Initiative used the PARTNER CPRM to analyze five community networks and understand dynamics like trust and value that impact and drive their progress and impact. Learn more > Case Study Executive Summary The ReThink Health Initiative seeks to learn what it takes
Building community partnerships isn’t easy, even though it feels as if it should be. As with any form of decision-making, it’s important to use evidence and data to come to the best choices. That includes when building any kind of network or collaborative strategy. By
https://youtu.be/UTH3hHITDBA Translating Network Data Into Actionable Insights An organizational network analysis provides valuable information to drive your collaborative strategy and better manage your community partnerships. However the key impact comes from translating network data into actionable insights that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your
This month during the 2020 Network Leadership Training Academy we explored ideas surrounding managing a network and collaboratives effectively. Dr. Darrin Hicks from the University of Denver joined us to share what his research has uncovered about successful networks. Specifically, Dr. Hicks has uncovered three factors for
During the Network Leadership Training Academy August Session, Abby Charles joined us to discuss how equity plays a role in coalitions and networks of partners. Whether you’re working to improve health outcomes, education opportunities, or protect the environment, bringing an equity lens to your coalition
We are excited to introduce Display and Skip Logic – two new features for PARTNER Surveys. These powerful new tools allow you to build more customized surveys, skipping ahead or displaying certain questions based on previous questions. For example, you can ask respondents what role
https://youtu.be/F6qDAjrdK0w Advice for Collecting & Analyzing Network Data for Your Strategy You’re working as part of a network of partners, but you’re not sure if you’re doing this correctly. Sound familiar? Collaboration feels like some naturally intuitive; we often see groups build partnerships simply because
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