Social Network Analysis (SNA) is an interdisciplinary scientific method that leverages theories from sociology, mathematics, statistics, and computer science. This approach examines social structures through networks and graphs by mapping relationships and flows between individuals, groups, organizations, and other interconnected entities. The goal of SNA
Social network analysis (SNA) has been around for many decades in academic circles, but it has only recently become a popular learning tool for networks and other collaboratives. For many decades we have built partnerships and collaboratives largely based on gut and intuition, utilizing a
More and more leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors are turning to networks of partners to reach shared goals. Networks help us leverage and share resources like funding, staff time, information and expertise, data, lived experiences, and more. Here are twenty of our favorite
This month we are excited to welcome a new member of our team! Jake Watts is joining Visible Network Labs as a Network Data Intern. He’ll be working with our Projects and Evaluation Teams to help collect, analyze and visualize network data for our partners
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
Today it’s common to use a network approach to build and leverage cross-sector partners for collaborative impact. However, very few organizations are evaluating these tactics and strategies to demonstrate their progress and find ways to improve. Collaboration in a network requires time, energy and resources
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