weaving online networks

Author: John Kenyon

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NCN Meeting August 13, 2014

Weaving Online Networks

Name

I help nonprofits…

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Networked Approach

Network Weaver Assessment

Understanding Networks

Areas for Growth

Fortress: Insiders in, Outsiders out | Silos

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Sponges: Transparency, Constant Flow In and Out

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Traditional Mindset: Hub & Spokes

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Network Mindset

“Connect + Collaborate” rather than “Command & Control”

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Network Weavers

June Holley’s Definition:

A Network Weaver is someone who is

aware of the networks around them

and explicitly works to make them

healthier (more inclusive, bridging

divides).

June Holley’s Definition:

Network Weavers do this by connecting

people strategically where there’s

potential for mutual benefit, helping

people identify their passions, and

serving as a catalyst for self-

organizing groups.

Network Weavers

As A Network Weaver

You help people see opportunities

Support initiation of collaborative projects

You coach and support

You help them notice what works

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As A Network Weaver

You encourage them to spread the

patterns of success and scale

You help deepen the quality of

relationships

Your help people learn to work in

networked ways

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Worksheet

Network Weaver Checklist

Strengths

Areas to Improve

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Share Pair

One Strength

One Area to Improve

Checklist by Role

Weaver

Coordinator

Organizer

Guardian

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Share Pair

Your Strongest Area

Mapping Your Network

Inmaps.linkedinlabs.com

Mapping canilluminate

key opportunities

for action and

investment

Chris Brogan

Spend 20 minutes a day observing your network

Spend 10 minutes a day cultivating new relationships

Use an organized contact management system to manage relationships, not just keep contact info

Deliver two to three times as much value as you ask from your network. This keeps people eager to be helpful when the time comes that you need them

Share Pair

How might I use a networked approach in my work?

One Action Item

Networked Approach

^(and consultants)

Share Pair

How networked/social is your approach?

Benefits of Strong Networks

More efficient use of time

Regenerative, constant flow

Sustaining energy

Responsive

Focus on people and community

Don’t Have All The Answers:Over-functioning leadership disempowers

networks

Thrive By Working Together

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Beth Kanter

Make it personal.

Ask for their stories, their input, their thoughts.

Emphasize their importance to the community, allow them to run with projects and to be creative.

Everyone wants to contribute and to make something better/leave a lasting mark.

Play matchmaker.

Leaders in the community focus onputting people together with like ideas, interests etc.

Help them bridge the social interaction gap.

Share Pair

How might I help my client organizations work in networked ways?

One Action Item

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Resources

Network Weaver Handbook

Facebook Group

Ari Sahagún

arilikeairy.org

National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation

Mapping

NodeXL

NodeXLgraphgallery.org

Mapping

Gephi

Gephi.github.io

Review

Networked Approach

Network Weaving

Mapping Networks

Checklist

Roles

Resources

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Question & Discussion

Ideas for Experiments

Your Experiences

Your Networks

www.davidarmano.com

All Images: Flickr - Creative Commons LicensePresenter contact: www.johnkenyon.org