Because networks often engage many people, some of whom are only occasionally involved, it is harder to track the impact of the network. One solution to this might be the…
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A Loosely-Woven Basket to Contain a Thought
In Whose Story Is This? (A Hero Is a Disaster, 2019), Rebecca Solnit reminds us of Ursula Le Guin’s proposal of “the bottle as hero.” By this Le Guin means…
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Navigating Uncertainty to Gain the Real Value of Collaboration
PART 1 Investing in Collaboration A client recently called us her “network therapists.” She works for a foundation and was helping launch a network. The foundation saw that if organizations…
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A Co-Inspirational Feed-Back Loop with Eugene Cooke
Eugene Cooke is an Agroecologist and urban farmer with experience from California to Kenya. He’s the founder of Grow Where You Are, is currently located in Atlanta and is focused on…
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Map 13: A guide to chart the future course of philanthropy
In his 2012 book, ‘A History of the World in Twelve Maps’, Jerry Brotton takes the reader through a tour of twelve maps that were created in twelve distinct moments…
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Can Systems Mapping Help Build Equitable Climate Resilience?
Water Foundation program officer Alex Paxton shares how LA leaders are using systems mapping to create a more resilient and just future for all residents. Last November, Los Angeles County…
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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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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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Network Weaving Facebook Group Social System Map
I’m one of the Master Mappers working with you to build a map of the Network Weaving Facebook group. We had a great kickoff call and I’m looking forward to…
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Network Weaving FB Group Mapping Invitation
Sarah Shanahan and Jim Best of the Master Mappers are hosting an Exploratory Meeting about social system mapping of the Network Weaving Facebook Group. WHERE: Please register in advance for the Exploratory…
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