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11 Ways to Leverage Your PARTNER CPRM Member Profile
The PARTNER Collaborative Performance and Relationship Management (CPRM) platform is a robust tool that allows organizations to capture, analyze, and share valuable relational data within their networks. As a respondent, you may not be deeply familiar with the platform itself, but you now have access
Making SNA Metrics Meaningful: Reporting SNA Results to Community Stakeholders for Sensemaking and Action
At the recent 2024 Sunbelt Network Analysis Conference, we had the opportunity to present on a crucial topic: “Making Metrics Meaningful: Reporting SNA Results to Community Stakeholders for Sensemaking and Action.” This session focused on the importance of translating social network analysis (SNA) results into
Harnessing Social Network Analysis and Mapping for Relational Philanthropy
In a recent insightful article from the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Kathleen Boyle and Tracy L. McFerrin emphasize the transformative potential of centering relationships in philanthropy. They advocate for fostering meaningful relationships, promoting shared learning, and developing a standard of conduct to enhance relational philanthropy.
12 Exciting New PARTNER CPRM Features Released This Summer
At Visible Network Labs, we constantly look out for opportunities to improve our platform, tools, and services to meet our customer’s evolving needs. The past few weeks have been no exception! During the past three months, we’ve released nearly a dozen significant improvements to PARTNER
3 Principles of CPRM: Community Engagement, Capacity Building, & Democratization of Data
In today’s interconnected world, effective collaboration is crucial for achieving shared goals. Understanding and managing relationships within communities can profoundly impact success. PARTNER CPRM (Community Partner Relationship Management) is the world’s first software platform that leverages social network analysis (SNA) and data science to optimize
Understanding CPRM: A Strategic Tool for Enhancing Community Collaboration
In the realm of community collaboration, effective relationship management is crucial for achieving impactful outcomes. Inspired by Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, Community Partner Relationship Management (CPRM) offers a unique approach that incorporates systems thinking, Social Network Analysis (SNA), and network science to optimize the
How to Build a Community Network: Lessons From Network Science
Community networks are essential in tackling wide-ranging societal challenges such as public health, education, equity, and environmental sustainability. These networks, which comprise individuals, organizations, and stakeholders, collaborate to spearhead change and implement solutions. In this article, we’ll introduce some important actionable insights from network science
How Do You Measure the “Strength” of a Relationship Using SNA?
Understanding the strength of relationships within a network is crucial for anyone involved in community partnerships, collaborative projects, or organizational networks. Whether you are working in healthcare, education, environmental advocacy, or any other field, measuring the strength of these relationships can inform your strategies, enhance
Transformational Systems Change for Community Health with PARTNER CPRM
In today’s rapidly evolving health landscape, addressing global health challenges requires more than isolated interventions. A comprehensive systems perspective is crucial, as highlighted in a growing body of literature advocating for a holistic approach to health systems strengthening. However, after a decade of cross-sector attempts
What Can Social Network Analysis Actually Tell You?
In today’s interconnected world, understanding the intricate web of relationships within communities, organizations, and systems is more crucial than ever. Social Network Analysis (SNA) provides a powerful lens to examine these connections, revealing valuable insights that can drive strategic decisions and foster meaningful collaboration. But
Exploring the Promise of Ecosystem Mapping and Tracking: A Shift from Networks to Communities
In the ever-evolving landscape of community partnerships, understanding and managing the intricate web of relationships is paramount. Network mapping and social network analysis (SNA) have long served as vital tools in discerning how our social connections influence outcomes we deeply care about. Over the past
Uncover the Fascinating History of Social Network Analysis (SNA)
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
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