As professionals working in community partnership roles, we often face resistance when attempting to introduce systems change. This resistance may come from various sources and forms: lack of understanding, fear of change, power dynamics, among others. Yet, network science provides us with unique perspectives and
Collaboration lies at the heart of effective public health initiatives. By bringing together diverse organizations and stakeholders, we can tackle complex health challenges more efficiently and achieve better outcomes for communities. However, managing and evaluating these collaborative efforts has been a longstanding challenge in the
Navigating the complexities of Social Network Analysis (SNA) can feel like deciphering an intricate map without a compass or key. Whether you’re a beginner stepping into the realm of network science, a seasoned analyst brushing up your knowledge, or a business leader aiming to harness
In our ever-globalizing world of business and social impact, strategic collaboration and partnership-building are paramount. To navigate these complexities, more and more organizations are turning to network science, a field that delves into complex networks and their interdependencies. Leveraging network strategies drawn from this rich
In the digital age, understanding connections, relationships, and their complexities has become more crucial than ever. Here, Social Network Analysis (SNA) emerges as a powerful tool, offering insights that can transform various sectors, including public health, business, social sciences, and more. This blog post aims
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Harnessing the Power of PARTNER CPRM: Visible Network Labs and Keeping Forests Collaborate to Protect the U.S. South’s Forests through Advanced Community Partner Relationship Management Denver, CO – April 6, 2023: Visible Network Labs, a leading provider of network analysis tools and
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,
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
Getting started on an organizational network analysis? It’s not easy coming up with a plan on your own. A lot of people struggle coming up with organizational network analysis questions that will work for their goals. Our team has collectively spent decades conducting these analysis
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