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Building, managing and evaluating networks and collaboration isn’t easy. Our Network Leadership Resources Library is the hub for all our combined resources: blogs, infographics, webinars, research, case studies and more. Search and filter by topic area and resource type to find what you need – all 100% free. Can’t find the network leadership resources or topics you need? Contact us with your idea and we’ll make it happen!
Who is the Best Person to Take My Network Survey?
Amanda Beacom
February 14, 2020
If you’ve ever designed a survey, you know that one of the most crucial steps is picking respondents. For a survey of members of an inter-organizational network, this step usually…
Managing Turf in a Network: Keeping it Under Control
Paige Backlund
February 5, 2020
This December, we surveyed more than 150 network leaders in our annual State of Networks Survey. The number of people mentioning “turf” as a daily problem in their collaborative work…
New to PARTNER: GIS Map Integration
Alex Derr
January 28, 2020
People have been asking us since we first created PARTNER for GIS mapping functionality. Today, we’re proud to share that you can map your networks geographically as a new feature…
Dr. Varda Recognized as One of Seven Chancellor’s Urban Engaged Scholars
Alex Derr
January 20, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denver, CO (January 17, 2020) – Nearly one year ago, Chancellor Dorothy Horrell announced the first-ever TIAA Chancellor’s Urban Engaged Scholars. The seven faculty members—one from each school…
Better Communication in Networks: Four Research-Informed Tips
Alex Derr
January 13, 2020
In our 2019 Annual Network Survey, we found that network leaders consistently reported communication as their biggest obstacle. Maintaining communication between network members isn’t easy. Rather, it’s easy to stumble…
Quotes to Inspire Collaboration and Teamwork
Alex Derr
January 6, 2020
Collaboration isn’t easy – sometimes, a good quote can inspire us to keep working towards our common goals. Here are thirty quotes to inspire collaboration and teamwork that we’ve come…
Networks are Inclusive, Equitable and Diverse… Right?
Danielle Varda
December 16, 2019
This is the first follow-up to the introductory blog “Networks are the Answer…Right?“ by VNL’s CEO, Dr. Danielle Varda, exploring the question of whether we have pushed the limits of…
Create Bias-Free Surveys: Three Pitfalls to Avoid
Kyle Brees
December 2, 2019
Bias is pernicious: it creeps into all kinds of research, including surveys and social network analysis! The more bias you introduce into your survey, the less reliable and accurate your…
Networks are the Answer… Right?
Danielle Varda
November 19, 2019
While most of us think networks are the answer, it’s not always true. It’s okay to get a little overwhelmed by how over-networked we have become: I certainly do. That…
Why Most Network Maps Miss the Point
Alex Derr
November 6, 2019
Network maps are becoming more popular than ever, and it’s not surprising at all. People are realizing more than ever how much social connections matter and influence outcomes. Network maps…
Three Tips for Better Network Facilitation
Paige Backlund
November 4, 2019
Network Stuck? Get Unstuck with a Facilitator! One of the most important, yet overlooked roles in a network is that of a facilitator. A facilitator is a person that makes…
Using Network Analysis to Tell Your Network’s Story
Sara Sprong
October 28, 2019
Using data to enhance a network’s story highlights the impact of collaboration amongst community members sharing a common goal. Networks can use data to demonstrate to partners, stakeholders, and funders…
The Lifecycle of a Sustainable Network
Alex Derr
October 25, 2019
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Meet our New Research Analyst: Kyle Brees!
Kyle Brees
October 16, 2019
This month we welcomed two new staffers to our Projects Team! This week we spoke with the second of our two new team members, Kyle Brees, our new Research Analyst! …
Meet our new Network Scientist: Dr. Amanda Beacom!
Amanda Beacom
October 11, 2019
This month we welcomed two new staffers to our Projects Team! This week we spoke with the first of our two new team members, Dr. Amanda Beacom, Senior Network Scientist,…
Defusing and De-escalating Conflict in a Network
Alex Derr
September 29, 2019
If you’re part of a network of organizations working towards a common goal, you know that conflict and discord is inevitable. While we often agree on a great deal, no…
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