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Welcome to Health Nexus Networks 101: Basic tools for more effective collaboration
Networks 101: Basic tools for more
effective collaboration
April 24, 2014
Suzanne Schwenger, Network Weaver
Penny Scott, Network Coordinator
Robyn Kalda &
Marie Claire Eylott
30 years of experience developing cross-sectoral networks
We actively weave networks
We encourage the
development of a ‘network mindset’
Objectives for today
PLAN Why are networks
key to collaborations and
partnerships?
MEASURE How can networks
be measured?
BUILD How can you grow and nurture your existing network?
Introducing you… 7 Provinces & Territories
Sectors
Hospitals Government Arts NGO Health Units Regional & social planning Community support & service
providers
Roles Volunteer Director Dietician Public Health Nurse Policy Analyst Planner Data Analyst Community Researchers
What do you want to learn? Take the poll!
My primary reason for participating today is to learn how to…
1. PLAN—why networks are key to collaborations and partnerships
2. MEASURE—how networks can be measured
3. BUILD—how to grow and nurture an existing network
4. ALL OF THE ABOVE!
PLAN The foundation of almost all networks is: • the structure of relationships between actors (individuals and organizations) • the meaning of those relationships. Trust is …the lubricant that makes cooperation possible.
Popp, J., MacKean, G., Casebeer, A., Milward, H. B., & Lindstrom, R. (2013), Inter-organizational networks: A critical review of the literature to Inform practice.
“(Networks) establish the infrastructure of processes, information, people, and relationships needed to create synergies across multiple organizations, and across wide geographic areas.
J. Popp http://www.nccmt.ca/pubs/NLS_ConsenusReport_en.pdf
Networks are everywhere
What are networks?
We can see what networks look like…
People and organizations are being asked to
partner, collaborate and integrate across sectors
Complex issues require a different set of working relationships
Relationships are the key to the success of your intersectoral work
Why networks are so important today
What are complex problems?
SIMPLE Following a recipe COMPLICATED Sending a rocket to the
moon COMPLEX Raising a child
Adapted from Brenda Zimmerman, Getting to Maybe, 2006
Complex problem: Keeping Denise healthy
• 57 years old • Works at a dry cleaner • Grade 12 • Smokes • Most jobs at minimum wage • Rents one bedroom
apartment with husband • On medication for high
blood pressure
Assumption
Large scale system or behaviour change comes from better cross-sectoral collaborations than from the isolated interventions of individual organizations.
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Prevent Stroke—Heart and Stroke Collaborative, October 22, 2007
Limited access to recreation Low income
Low paying job
Family History of
heart issues
Few supports
High school
education
Lack of affordable transport
Poor diet/lack of exercise
Female
Denise’s lifestyle isn’t the whole story
Expensive medication- not always
covered
What’s the difference?
Organizations Hierarchical structure
Knowledge contained within the organization
Set outcomes and linear tracking
Leader designates jobs and roles
Networks Peer based relationships
Different perspectives to be sufficiently innovative
Act on opportunities that arise
Leader catalyzes, connects & facilitates
Adapted from June Holley, Network Weaver Handbook, 2012
We can see what networks look like
MEASURE
Connectors
One-way trail
Isolate
Looking for patterns
Clusters
Food banks
Making the abstract visible
Local farmers
Public Health Unit
Local trucking/delivery companies
Grocery retailers
Community members involved in healthy food
Messy evaluations
Used to evaluations that focus and single out ‘isolated impact’
• that will affect behaviour change Traditional Approaches • Formative- process (can it be standardized?) • Summative-outcomes (did it work? Can it be
expanded?)
Other tools & processes
• Participatory research
• Collective impact measures
• Outcome mapping
• Contribution analysis
• Most significant change
• Network mapping and analysis
What is network mapping?
Network mapping and analysis is an emerging research tool that helps us visualize and explore relationships within a group at various points in time.
Health care
Some community network examples (by sector)
Addiction Services
Community recreation
Walk-friendly coalition
Food security
Housing
Transportation
Income supports
Post-secondary education Arts &
Culture Mental Health
Planning Departments
BUILD
Some community network examples (by sector)
Health care
Some community network examples (by sector)
Addiction Services
Community recreation
Walk-friendly coalition
Food security
Housing
Transportation
Income supports
Post-secondary education Arts &
Culture Mental Health
Planning Departments
Network weaving can help networks become more effective
Networks can address complex issues such as….
Obesity
Falls prevention networks
Climate change
Economic development
Evaluation and collective impact
Service integration- Aboriginal health
If you could collaborate with another sector, which one would be top of your list?
Private Sector
Transportation
Public Health
Housing
Food
Arts
Education
Healthcare
Immigration
Government
Recreation
Take the poll!
We all bring something to the table
• Support, encourage and mentor network leaders in the community
• Coordinate meetings, community events or informal opportunities for people to connect
• Set up communication systems for the network (social media, email lists)
• Help identify challenges and introduce people to others who can help
Network Connector
Network Facilitator
Network Guardian
Network Coordinator
Adapted from Holley, J. , Network Weaver’s Handbook, 2012
There are two competing priorities in your community to help tackle childhood obesity: 1. Increase opportunities for
people to be active.
2. Decrease opportunities to eat unhealthy food.
Your planning challenge!
Levels of connectivity
Photo: City of Edmonton
…and they can be measured over time
Greater impact
(Re)Mapping
Analysis Weaving & Engagement
Health care
Imagine the linkages!
Addiction Services
Community recreation
Walk-friendly coalition
Food security
Housing
Transportation
Income supports
Post-secondary education Arts &
Culture Mental Health
Planning Departments
Key network thought leaders
Brinton Milward, Janice Popp, Danielle Varda, Michael McGuire, Siv Vangen, Keith Provan. June Holley • Very influential to network thinking • New primary research being conducted with the
Centre for Creative Leadership Reading list available on our website!
Coming events…
Network Leadership Training Academy May 19-21, University of Colorado, Denver
Building and measuring your networks to increase inter-sectoral collaboration May 26, Canadian Public Health Association, Toronto
Tapping the power of networks: Strategies for innovation and renewal September 15-16, Daniels Spectrum, Toronto
Stay connected
Group: Network Weaving
Group: Network Thinkers
Penny Scott: @pennyleescott
Suzanne Schwenger: @Naturalweaver
@Health Nexus
Questions?
Thank you!