Networks come in all shapes and sizes. However, if you want to be a system shifting network you will need to put in place scaffolding so that transformation can emerge…
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Liberating Structures in Network Development
When working in a network comprised of technical folks, it is easy stay in the familiar territory of presenting knowledge when the network gathers. Sometimes assumptions are made about scientists,…
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Network Evaluation
In complex settings, causality is also complex. We cannot identify a single action that will produce the outcomes we want. We often have to experiment, trying out a number of…
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Consent-based Governance is a Great Choice for Collaborative Networks. Here’s why.
Part 1: Equity and Consent in Collaborative Networks In every area of public concern, we are seeing organizations from all sectors of society — non-profit, business, government and community —…
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Start At Yes : building resilient networks
In working with communities to build resilient networks, I’ve noticed a pattern. Those who “start at yes” – listening for the possibilities, helping others make sense of their ideas, shining…
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Identifying Leverage Points to Focus Action
The idea behind the identification of leverage points is the assumption that working in some areas can be more productive than others. A leverage point is a place where, if…
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Learning Weavers
What are learning weavers? Why does your network need them? I’ve often thought that we need to spend much more time and energy making sense of and learning from what…
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Community Well-Being Warriors
The Well-Being and Equity Bridging (WEB) Network is spending the month compiling a list of Community Well-Being Warriors with the hope of amplifying their stories and fantastic work! Whether we…
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For the Sake of Change: Consider the Vastness Not Entered
Two pieces of art have been working me over lately. And I have been sharing them with others in different social justice spaces. One is a poem by Simon J. Ortiz, “Culture and the Universe,”…
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Hand Drawn Mapping
Many networks want to generate network maps but don’t have the resources and/or time to invest in computer software of web-based mapping platforms. A consultant to help you generate these…
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