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What is a Hub-and-Spoke Network: 9 Tips, Benefits & Limitations
Network science offers powerful insights into how organizations can work together to address intricate social and environmental issues. One particularly powerful structure is the hub-and-spoke network model. Often used in contexts ranging from transportation to communication systems, this model can also be applied in an
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
14 Revolutionary Ways to Use ChatGPT for Collaboration in Your Network
In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, and the world of cross-sector collaboration is no exception. From streamlining communication to aiding in data analysis, AI can help networks and coalitions work together more effectively. Today, we’ll explore
PHAB Accreditation: Leveraging Relationship Mapping for Success
The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation process is a rigorous assessment of a health department’s capacity to serve its community effectively. By achieving PHAB accreditation, health departments demonstrate their commitment to high-quality performance standards and continuous improvement. One of the key aspects of the
Public Health Collaboration: A Journey from Partnerships to Networked Ecosystems
Public health has long acknowledged the importance of partnership-building in achieving better health outcomes. As professionals in the field continually adapt their strategies to maximize the benefits of collaboration, various approaches have emerged. In our latest infographic, we present a comprehensive overview of these approaches
4 Benefits of PARTNER CPRM for Organizations, Partners, Communities, & Ecosystems
A systems approach to collaboration is a powerful way to improve social and environmental outcomes and strengthen communities and neighborhoods. However, most systems are messy and complex creatures that take time and resources to study and understand. Without the right insight into how the system
Ecosystem Mapping and Tracking for Community Health: Research Articles and Resources
During our webinar last week on Ecosystem Mapping and Tracking for Community Health, we shared a number of research articles and resources for those who want to learn more about the subject. We asked our team for more of their favorite links and compiled them
Navigating a Public Health Collaborative: 9 Research-Informed Lessons for Success
As experts in network science and public health systems, our team has witnessed firsthand the transformative potential of building an effective public health collaborative. These networks, comprised of diverse stakeholders from various sectors, have the power to address complex public health challenges and improve the
Bridging the Community Gap: 5 Key Benefits of Hospital-Public Health System Collaboration
In recent years, the importance of strong partnerships and collaboration between hospitals and public health systems has become increasingly clear. These alliances are critical for improving the health and well-being of communities, addressing health disparities, and enhancing the overall quality of healthcare. In this article,
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
Social Network Analysis for Foundations: Six Ideas to Scale Impact
Social network analysis is a powerful tool to visualize systems and networks of partners in a particular community or issue area. It is increasingly being used in the philanthropic sector by foundations to improve the way they collaborate and leverage their network of partners, grantees,
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
Layering Network Data to Create Actionable Insights
Social network analysis is a powerful way to visualize collaboration between partners, demonstrate your collective impact, and create actionable insights to improve the way you work together in the future. While a good deal of attention goes into designing and sharing your survey, the real
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