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.

Introduction to Network Leadership
Blogs

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

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What is organizational network analysis?
Blogs

What is organizational network analysis and why is it so useful?

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

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Infographics

Using Network Data to Inform Collaborative Strategy

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

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Translating Network Data Into Actionable Insights
Webinars

Translating Network Data Into Actionable Insights – September 2020 Network Leadership Webinar

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

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Three Factors for Successful Collaboration - the PARTNER Platform
Blogs

Factors for Successful Collaboration: Process, Power & Platform

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

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bringing an equity lens to your coalition
Blogs

Bringing an Equity Lens To Your Coalition or Network

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

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Building A Network Strategy
Case Study

Building A Network Strategy to Improve Community Health

County Health Rankings and Roadmaps used the PARTNER CPRM to build a strategy  that would allow them to leverage their partnerships more effectively and increase their impact. Learn more > Case Study Executive Summary County Health Rankings & Roadmaps needed to understand how a network

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Sustaining Network Engagement
Blogs

Sustaining Network Engagement | 5 Tips From the Field

Last winter, we conducted a survey of network leaders to identify the top issues they’re dealing with. One of the top responses was sustaining network engagement: keeping partners involved and committed to their participation in the network over the long-term. It’s typical for engagement to

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