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How consultants to nonprofit organizations can use online network weaving and a networked approach in their work and to support the work of their clients
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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
