For years in conversations in organizations, within advocacy groups, and social change initiatives, I have heard variations of these themes: “We know we have to move beyond top-down approaches –…
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SHIFTING A SYSTEM: The Reimagine Learning network and how to tackle persistent problems
Some problems are simply too big for any one organization. One solution: a network of like-minded leaders working toward a common goal. Reimagine Learning, taking on systemic education issues, offers…
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3 Level Networks
Networks of networks have huge potential. They encourage the kinds of aggregation and numbers that can result in successful campaigns and policy initiatives. They also can convene innovative projects from…
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The Transformative Power of Networks of Networks
Three Level Networks for Transformation I’ve mentioned before that transformation or system shifting requires networks to be involved in networks of networks. This blog post will explain why every network…
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How To Map Networks: Understand Basic Elements Of Networks (Agile Praxis)
WHAT IS A NETWORK? Social networks have existed since the discovery of fire. Although we have always expressed ourselves through language, feelings and body language, and our relationships with others…
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Supporting Evidence-Informed Policymaking: A Case Study in Visualizing Twitter Networks
Claire Reinelt and I worked recently with Sarah Lucas at the Hewlett Foundation to help them better understand and support the emerging field of evidence-informed policymaking. We are excited to…
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What’s Our Job?: Getting Clear on Network Functions
As I’ve worked with a variety of social change networks to launch or transition from one stage to another, I’ve been guided by the following formula: Form follows function follows…
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Iniciandose En La CAJA DE HERRAMIENTAS De La AUTO-ORGANIZACIÓN
Spanish translation by Ulises Aguila ( for the English language version of the Self Organizing Toolkit click HERE ) Iniciandose En La CAJA DE HERRAMIENTAS De La AUTO-ORGANIZACIÓN incluye un…
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Visionary Organizing Lab
Visionary Organizing Lab began in 2016 as a volunteer based project conducting workshops on building beloved communities and a new economy. Since we began, research across disciplines and the political…
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Expanding the Benefits of Networked Work
What began as exasperation with dysfunctional organizations and boring meetings became a quest to discover what is possible with collaborative, networked work. My discovery process has led me to see…
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