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Collaboration Overload: Why More Partnerships Aren’t Always Better—and How to Fix It
Collaboration is essential for solving complex challenges. Whether in public health, philanthropy, or community development, partnerships bring together diverse expertise, resources, and perspectives. However, too much collaboration can become a problem. Collaboration overload occurs when organizations manage too many partnerships at once, leading to inefficiencies,
How to Win Over Skeptics and Build New Partnerships: 5 Lessons from a Tough Conversation
Pitching a new partnership is never easy—especially when the potential collaborator comes in skeptical, questioning the value of what you’re offering, or even outright dismissing your approach. I recently experienced one of the most challenging partnership meetings I’ve had. Despite my best efforts to present
What is Ecosystem Mapping? A Beginner’s Guide
Ecosystem mapping is an essential tool for organizations, businesses, and communities seeking to understand, visualize, and optimize their networks of relationships. Whether you’re working in healthcare, economic development, environmental sustainability, or any collaborative sector, ecosystem mapping helps you see how different players interact and contribute
Leading Inter-organizational Collaboration in Healthcare: Lessons from Climate and Health Initiatives
In the face of increasingly complex healthcare challenges, inter-organizational collaboration is often touted as the key to success. But what does it truly take to build and lead effective collaborations across organizational, governmental, and sectoral boundaries? A newly published peer-reviewed article, Leading Public Sector Interorganizational
A New & Improved Navigation Experience in PARTNER CPRM
At Visible Network Labs, we’re committed to continuously improving PARTNER CPRM to make managing your community partnerships easier and more efficient. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a newly redesigned navigation menu, making it easier than ever to find and access the tools and resources
Promising Strategies for Addressing Health-Related Social Needs: Lessons from the Accountable Health Communities Model
The increasing recognition of health-related social needs (HRSNs) as critical drivers of health outcomes has spotlighted the importance of innovative approaches to identify and address these needs, especially in underserved communities. A recently published research article in Health Promotion Practice reflects on the implementation of
Exciting Update: Introducing Subnetwork Scores + Node Resizing!
We’re thrilled to announce a powerful new feature in the PARTNER CPRM analyzer: Subnetwork Score + Node Resizing. This enhancement brings your network analysis to the next level, offering deeper insights and greater flexibility when exploring your network maps. What Is Subnetwork Score + Node
The Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Community Partner Data
In today’s interconnected world, organizations often depend on complex networks of partners, collaborators, and stakeholders to achieve their goals. Whether you’re coordinating a cross-sector initiative, managing a coalition, or building a collaborative community, one thing is clear: managing data on your partners and network members
Unlock New Network Insights with Automated Key Player Analysis
We’re excited to introduce our new Automated Key Player Analysis in PARTNER CPRM! This feature identifies three critical roles in your network—Influencers, Brokers, and Information Exchangers—using advanced centrality metrics. These insights help you manage key relationships, boost collaboration, and achieve your network’s goals more effectively.
Unlocking Strategic Success: The Power of Social Network Analysis in Building Robust Ecosystems
In today’s interconnected world, understanding the intricate web of relationships within your ecosystem is crucial for strategic growth and sustained success. Whether you’re managing a network of partners, customers, or stakeholders, mapping these relationships can unlock valuable insights that drive better decision-making and foster stronger
How to Translate PARTNER CPRM Default Survey Data into Actionable Insights
Our 19-question validated PARTNER CPRM survey is a powerful tool for capturing relationship data. It can help you understand and strengthen your network, using metrics like trust, value, centrality, and more. But collecting data is only the first step—making sense of it and turning it
Introducing PARTNER CPRM Lite: An Affordable Option for Mapping Ecosystems
At Visible Network Labs, we believe that understanding and managing your network shouldn’t be out of reach for organizations with limited budgets. Whether you’re mapping a community ecosystem, tracking relationships among stakeholders, or seeking to strengthen collaborations, the right tools can make all the difference.
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