Network Leadership Resources
Our Resource Library contains dozens of articles, infographics, and webinars related to building, managing, and evaluating cross-sector community networks. Start by searching for a topic of interest or read our Intro Guide below.
Network Leadership is the practice of building, managing, and evaluating cross-sector community partnership with a network approach. While traditional leadership emphasizes hierarchal styles of leadership, network leaders must manage a dynamic environment without formal roles, hierarchies, or authority. There are a lot of common examples
How to Build a Community Network: Lessons From Network Science
Community networks are essential in tackling wide-ranging societal challenges such as public health, education, equity, and environmental sustainability. These networks, which comprise individuals, organizations, and stakeholders, collaborate to spearhead change and implement solutions. In this article, we’ll introduce some important actionable insights from network science
4 Ways to Share Relational Data with Communities Using PARTNER CPRM
The ability to share data and insights not only enhances collaboration but also empowers communities to make informed decisions. PARTNER CPRM, our community relationship tracking platform, takes this principle seriously by integrating accessibility into our tools and features. Unlike most SNA and relationship mapping software,
How To Build Resilient Community Networks: 7 Tips From Systems Theory
In today’s rapidly changing world, the concept of resilience has never been more critical, especially when it comes to managing community networks. Resilience in systems thinking is the ability of a system – like a network of community partners – to withstand and adapt to
Creating Alignment in Community Partnerships: Strategies for Building Consensus and Commitment
Building systems with alignment across your community partnerships, especially among diverse and large institutions, is a formidable task. It requires not only a willingness to change but also the readiness to acknowledge past inefficiencies or missteps. This challenge is compounded when resources are limited or
Marketing and Communication Strategy and Tactics for Networks and Coalitions: On Demand Webinar
Limited budget? No problem! Join us for an exclusive on-demand webinar designed specifically for public and non-profit professionals actively involved in building, leading, managing, or working within community partner networks. Discover how to unleash the full potential of your network without straining your resources or
11 Coalition Communication Tips for Telling Your Network Story
The role of communication and marketing cannot be overstated in the realm of networks and coalitions. As entities aimed at achieving common objectives, their strength lies in the synergy of their members. However, this synergy can only be achieved through effective communication and strategic marketing
Building Sustainable Community Networks: 13 Evidence-Based Best Practices
The initial energy of launching a community network or forming a coalition is truly something to behold. Seeing disparate groups converge, aligning their objectives, and celebrating their first victories together creates an invigorating sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. However, one of the key challenges
Network Member Attributes: Brief
A Network Science Brief from Visible Network Labs When conducting a social network analysis or using PARTNER CPRM, you have the opportunity to collect more useful descriptive data about your partners with network member attributes. These are characteristics or demographics of the organizations that make
Our Work with Accountable Communities of Health
Across the United States, Accountable Communities of Health (ACHs) are collaborating and partnering with communities, and the people and organizations within them to deliver on a shared goal – building places that thrive and improve health and well-being for all community members. Learn More Background
Network Survey Timing: Brief
A Network Science Brief from Visible Network Labs Our clients often ask us, ‘how often should we be surveying our network and conducting follow-up evaluations?’ While we wish there was a simple answer to this question, in reality, it depends on your unique context and
Highlighting Our Work for NAPCRG’s 50th Annual Meeting
At Visible Network Labs, we work closely with organizations to map, track, and visualize their networks. We’ve collaborated with non-profits, government agencies, and private entities. In April 2022, in recognition of its 50th Anniversary and Conference, we worked with NAPCRG to conduct a survey that
Helping Denver Public Schools Visualize its Networks
When school administrators within Denver Public Schools’ Central Office identified a need to better understand their evolving internal professional and community relationships, they turned to Visible Network Labs to get clarity. Learn More Executive Summary Denver Public Schools’ (DPS) mission is for all students, regardless
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