This document discusses how communities can be built and strengthened through network weaving. It describes how a regional economic development organization in Appalachian Ohio called ACEnet mapped the social and economic connections in the local food industry to better understand the network. The document outlines that improved connectivity starts with mapping the existing network to understand it, and then iteratively improving connectivity by introducing disconnected groups and facilitating collaboration between nodes. It describes the typical phases a community network goes through, from scattered fragments to a multi-hub small world network. It emphasizes the important role of network weavers in intentionally facilitating new connections to create a more vibrant and resilient community network.
The Key Success Factor in Knowledge Management... What Else? Change ManagementPatti Anklam
Presented at SLA 2013, on a panel with Ethel Salonen of MITRE Corporation. Provides perspective on change management and how it is used in understanding and creating interventions in knowledge networks.
A high-level overview of social network analysis, providing background on how it came into the knowledge management field. Includes an example and core concepts pertinent to the audience, online community managers.
NetWorkShop: Boston Facilitators RoundtablePatti Anklam
The NetWorkShop offers a new perspective – a network lens – that sheds light on how human networks are structured and how technologies can enhance our ability to collaborate and co-create. For facilitators, it offers possibilities of new ways of thinking about client work as well as leadership coaching.
This workshop provides a clear presentation of basic network concepts, including:
· Reflective exercises in creating and interpreting network maps of relationships (organizational and personal) using network concepts
· An introduction to value networking analysis, with a focus on mapping roles and deliverables (gives and gets) in an organizational ecosystem
· A short overview of how social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) is altering the landscape of how people create and work in networks.
The Key Success Factor in Knowledge Management... What Else? Change ManagementPatti Anklam
Presented at SLA 2013, on a panel with Ethel Salonen of MITRE Corporation. Provides perspective on change management and how it is used in understanding and creating interventions in knowledge networks.
A high-level overview of social network analysis, providing background on how it came into the knowledge management field. Includes an example and core concepts pertinent to the audience, online community managers.
NetWorkShop: Boston Facilitators RoundtablePatti Anklam
The NetWorkShop offers a new perspective – a network lens – that sheds light on how human networks are structured and how technologies can enhance our ability to collaborate and co-create. For facilitators, it offers possibilities of new ways of thinking about client work as well as leadership coaching.
This workshop provides a clear presentation of basic network concepts, including:
· Reflective exercises in creating and interpreting network maps of relationships (organizational and personal) using network concepts
· An introduction to value networking analysis, with a focus on mapping roles and deliverables (gives and gets) in an organizational ecosystem
· A short overview of how social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) is altering the landscape of how people create and work in networks.
We've written before about how you can view your community as a network. Here we use the 'network lense' to show how communities typically evolve and what specific actions you might want to take to get to the next level.
Revision of Previous Show on SNA and Introduction to Tools
The Language of Networks
Introduction to Social Network Analysis/ Cases
Tools for Analyzing social networks, including graphing Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter networks
Small Worlds of Ambridge: Power, Networks & Actants Nicola Headlam
Seeking to explore the ways in which multi-dimensional power may be deployed within a spatially defined place needs an interrogation of place-based statecraft. The paper presents some of the forms of capital in play in Ambridge mapped using Social Network Analysis (SNA) It argues that the extant matriarchal structure of Aldridges/Archers can be challenged by Kinship structures emphasising the weak ties, or hinges between the major cliques/clans and that within the knowledge economy Ed's multiple contractual connections make him 'King of Ambridge'
How Social Networking is Changing How We Collaborate and Share InformationLynn Reyes
The "social" factor in the way things really work and how we might think about it from discovery, strategic planning and design, execution, measurement and management.
Presentation made at the Convurge Conference in June 2007.
A brief introduction to network theory which introduces my COMM 620 MBA class to three different strands of research explaining the context within which digital tools are used.
Yes, I still do KM and KM is not dead. I thought I would share the basic deck that I use in workshops that are part of my KM Assessment and Strategy consulting practice. In addition to interviews, surveys, and inventories, it is important during a KM assessment to educate and engage the organization.
Tools and Services for More Intelligent Meta NetworksDuncan Work
This presentation gives an overview of the importance of meta networks, which are decentralized networks of networks based on shared values and goals.
The presentation also summarizes some of the tools and methods that can make meta networks more visible, intelligent, and useful.
Harnessing Collective Intelligence: Shifting Power To The EdgeMike Gotta
Socially-oriented systems create inter-connections across groups and communities that enable workers to leverage the collective intelligence of an organization. Sense-making tools and decision-making systems are more critical than ever before but need to be re-invented for a net-centric environment.
We've written before about how you can view your community as a network. Here we use the 'network lense' to show how communities typically evolve and what specific actions you might want to take to get to the next level.
Revision of Previous Show on SNA and Introduction to Tools
The Language of Networks
Introduction to Social Network Analysis/ Cases
Tools for Analyzing social networks, including graphing Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter networks
Small Worlds of Ambridge: Power, Networks & Actants Nicola Headlam
Seeking to explore the ways in which multi-dimensional power may be deployed within a spatially defined place needs an interrogation of place-based statecraft. The paper presents some of the forms of capital in play in Ambridge mapped using Social Network Analysis (SNA) It argues that the extant matriarchal structure of Aldridges/Archers can be challenged by Kinship structures emphasising the weak ties, or hinges between the major cliques/clans and that within the knowledge economy Ed's multiple contractual connections make him 'King of Ambridge'
How Social Networking is Changing How We Collaborate and Share InformationLynn Reyes
The "social" factor in the way things really work and how we might think about it from discovery, strategic planning and design, execution, measurement and management.
Presentation made at the Convurge Conference in June 2007.
A brief introduction to network theory which introduces my COMM 620 MBA class to three different strands of research explaining the context within which digital tools are used.
Yes, I still do KM and KM is not dead. I thought I would share the basic deck that I use in workshops that are part of my KM Assessment and Strategy consulting practice. In addition to interviews, surveys, and inventories, it is important during a KM assessment to educate and engage the organization.
Tools and Services for More Intelligent Meta NetworksDuncan Work
This presentation gives an overview of the importance of meta networks, which are decentralized networks of networks based on shared values and goals.
The presentation also summarizes some of the tools and methods that can make meta networks more visible, intelligent, and useful.
Harnessing Collective Intelligence: Shifting Power To The EdgeMike Gotta
Socially-oriented systems create inter-connections across groups and communities that enable workers to leverage the collective intelligence of an organization. Sense-making tools and decision-making systems are more critical than ever before but need to be re-invented for a net-centric environment.
This is a keynote speech I did for a conference called "Generating Successful Interactive Marketing Strategies" in Philadelphia. The talk covers a lot of ground most mostly focusing on how marketing is changing and how communication on the web is evolving.
A presentation I did at SXSW Interactive 2008 on the contextual web which talks about context, UCD, UX, and more. It mostly focuses on the mobile web and iphone design but there are some other interfaces it explores.
A presentation I gave at InfoCamp Seattle 2007 per popular request. It is a last minute edited and super compressed version of the talk I gave at Webmaster Jam Session on mobile design
Un’applicazione mobileserver per la mappatura d’informazioni a supporto delle...TeamDev
"Un’applicazione mobile/server per la mappatura d’informazioni a supporto delle scelte agronomiche" Intervento di Velia Sartoretti al Todi Appy Days 2014
Livinbrand 2016 - Jakub Michl, Beneš & Michl: Jak prosazujeme branding ve fir...Ondřej Rudolf
Bez pořádného zadání to nikoho nebaví a klientovi to nefunguje. Připravte si základy před tím, než začneme pracovat - strategické cíle, hodnoty, definice značky.
This document by Eelke Wielinga describes the FAN (Free Actor Network) approach and practical tools to promote effective networks where traditional planning is balanced with the energies, incentives and dreams of the members. Mr Wielinga was one of the speakers of the Systemic M&E webinar (Innovations in Measuring Impacts in Market and Financial Systems: rethinking the current paradigm). This webinar was organised by SEEP's MaFI in October 2012 and hosted in collaboration with USAID's Microlinks and FHI360. To know more about the FAN approach and Eelke's work go to www.toolsfornetworkers.nl
Energizing the Rural Policy Voice: Building Collaborative Capacity for Policy...ruralxchange
RPLI 2013 - Dallas, TX
Keynote address - Energizing the Rural Policy Voice: Building Collaborative Capacity for Policy Change
Scott Hutcheson, Center for Regional Development, Purdue University
The Connected Republic 2.0: New Possibilities & New Value for the Public Sectortheconnectedrepublic
Written by Paul Johnston and Martin Stewart-Weeks of Cisco’s Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG), this 18pp White paper explores the huge opportunities today’s increasingly connected world offers the public sector. The more collaborative and flexible approach now available for ‘getting things done’ provides a platform for empowerment, choice and personalisation, allowing public sector organisations to build a new kind of relationship with citizens.
Social Network Analysis & an Introduction to ToolsPatti Anklam
This presentation was delivered as part of an intense knowledge management curriculum. It covers the basics of network analysis and then goes into the different types of tool that support analyzing networks.
The Unifying Power of Social Technologies by Betsey O'HaganBetsey Merkel
"The Unifying Power of Social Technologies" by Betsey O'Hagan presented at Council of Ohio Audubon Chapters (COAC) Business Meeting & 50 Year Anniversary Celebration at the Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road in Aurora, Ohio on Sunday, March 3, 2019.
WCAS Audience Metrics 2017 by Betsey Merkel, ConsultantBetsey Merkel
Case Study: Activity Assessment and eMetrics for a Conservation Organization. Programs, Membership, Donations, and eMetrics 2017. An overview of Western Cuyahoga Audubon chapter activities, audiences, and trends. By Betsey Merkel, WCAS Consultant, Jan 15, 2018.
The Council of Ohio Audubon Chapters (COAC) PlatformBetsey Merkel
The Council of Ohio Audubon Chapters (COAC) Platform-Capacity Building for 21st Century Conservation Projects by Betsey Merkel, digital strategist consultant, and presented at the COAC Quarterly Workshop June 3, 2018 at Miami University Regionals-Hamilton, Ohio.
Presenter: Betsey Merkel, The Institute for Open Economic Networks (I-Open) at the COINs-collaborative innovation networks Conference 2010, hosted by the Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, Georgia USA on October 7-9, 2010.
Title: Contextual Transmedia Communications: Content and Creativity in Complexity
Presenter: Betsey Merkel, The Institute for Open Economic Networks (I-Open) at the COINs-collaborative innovation networks Conference 2010, hosted by the Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, Georgia USA on October 7-9, 2010.
From the Abstract and a Presentation Overview: The human race is faced with engaging in exponential levels of complexity resulting from expanding populations, limited natural resources, and maturating cycles of the World Wide Web. Habits of capacity building - that of inventory, meaning, and experimentation -- remain at levels suited to an industrial age of linear scarcity. The results of this mismatch can be seen in widespread U.S. unemployment, poverty, and exponential natural systems failure. Disruptions such as these will continue to diminish our collective creative abilities to advance innovative enterprise unless we think and act differently. How and what we communicate affects the economic impact of creativity.
Building community in the civic space 2011Betsey Merkel
Building Collaborative Communities in the Civic Space
Accelerating innovation
in Open Source Economic Development
Updated May 2011
Created by Betsey Merkel, Co-Founder & Director, The Institute for Open Economic Networks (I-Open)
, Cleveland, Ohio USA 44103
http://i-open.posterous.com/
What is the power of prayer and meditation to help each of us navigate our deficiencies and strengthen connectivity between mind and self? This paper begins to explore these intersections in parallel with scientific imaging of the functional brain.
Paper by MUSICIAN 2.0, 3.0, 4.0...
Developing Music
Careers in Uncertain Times
A Psycho-Spiritual-Musical Manifesto
Paper by Peter Spellman recommended by Gerd Leonhard.
About the author:
Understanding Continuous Design in F/OSS ProjectsBetsey Merkel
By authors Les Gasser1,2
gasser@uiuc.edu
Gabriel Ripoche1, 3
gripoche@uiuc.edu
Walt Scacchi2
wscacchi@ics.uci.edu
Bryan Penne1
bpenne@uiuc.edu
Abstract
Open Source Software (OSS) is in regular widespread use supporting critical
applications and infrastructure, including the Internet and World Wide Web themselves. The communities of OSS users and developers are often interwoven. The deep engagement of users and developers, coupled with the openness of systems lead to community-based system design and re-design activities that are continuous. Continuous redesign is facilitated by communication and knowledge-
sharing infrastructures such as persistent chat rooms, newsgroups, issue-
reporting/tracking repositories, sharable design representations and many kinds of
"software informalisms." These tools are arenas for managing the extensive, varied,
multimedia community knowledge that forms the foundation and the substance of
system requirements. Active community-based design processes and knowledge repositories create new ways of learning about, representing, and defining systems that challenge current models of representation and design. This paper presents several aspects of our research into continuous, open, community-based design
practices. We discuss several new insights into how communities represent
knowledge and capture requirements that derive from our qualitative empirical
studies of large (ca. 2GB+) repositories of problem-report data, primarily from the
Mozilla project.
Betsey O'Hagan (Merkel) Recommendation Letter 2000Betsey Merkel
Betsey O'Hagan (Merkel) Recommendation Letter 2000
This is my favorite recommendation written by colleague Dr. Paul Gothard III, Professor of Music, Lake Erie College. Paul and I worked together over many years to build a well loved monthly concert program in combination with regional and international performing artists on the campus of Lake Erie College. Together, the Coryton Ensemble and the LEC Department of Music commissioned and premiered the new works of global and local composers. To the delight of local audiences, the historic and acoustically renowned Morley Music Hall on campus became a welcome performance home for an ensemble of musicians from across Northeast Ohio.
Bruce Perens: OS Landmark Case TestimonyBetsey Merkel
From Bruce Perens: Inside Open Source's Historic Victory — Datamation.com http://tinyurl.com/y8urk7o
Bruce Perens, creator of the Open Source Definition, the manifesto of Open Source and the criterion for Open Source software licensing, was an expert witness in the Jacobsen v. Katzer court case. An unusual glimpse into testimony authored by Bruce Perens that is traditionally silenced. A community grateful thank you to Open Source developer and physicist, Bob Jacobsen for his landmark win requesting obfuscation be replaced with attribution in this landmark case. You can read the story about the legal wrangling that produced a historic victory for Open Source at http://tinyurl.com/y8urk7o
The End of Footbinding in China as an Example of the Power of Networks, by June Holley, Network Weaver
june@networkweaving.com
How do we make a difference? How do we help bring about transformative change?
The story of the end of footbinding is a great
example of the way networks can be mobilized to bring about dramatic change in a very short period of time.
I Open Interview Questions [I Open Education]Betsey Merkel
Interview questions designed 2009 by Betsey Merkel, Co-Founder and Director, I-Open for I-Open interviews. Attribution for design guidance: Susan Altshuler, Dennis Coughlin. Innovation Framework & Strategic Doing maps: Ed Morrison
Valdis Krebs, Founder and Chief Scientist, orgnet.com 03-24-09 InterviewBetsey Merkel
A conversation about networks with Valdis Krebs
Valdis Krebs shares his insights into what we can learn from corruption networks, some ways to think about building employment networks, and his insights into today's research environment in social network mapping and analysis.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
1. Building Smart Communities through Network Weaving
by Valdis Krebs and June Holley
Communities are built on connections. Better connections usually
provide better opportunities. But, what are better connections, and how do
they lead to more effective and productive communities? How do we build
connected communities that create, and take advantage of, opportunities
in their region or marketplace? How does success emerge from the
complex interactions within communities?
This paper investigates building sustainable communities through improving
their connectivity – internally and externally – using network ties to create
economic opportunities. Improved connectivity is created through an
iterative process of knowing the network and knitting the network.
Know the Net
Improved connectivity starts with a map – knowing the complex human system you are
embedded in. The Appalachian Center for Economic Networks [ACEnet], a regional economic
development organization in Athens, Ohio has long followed the connectivity mantra – create
effective networks for individual, group and regional growth and vitality. Recently ACEnet has
begun to map and measure the social and economic connections it helped create in the grassroots
food industry in Southeast Ohio.
ACEnet, founded in 1985, provides a wide range of assistance to food, wood and technology
entrepreneurs in 29 counties of Appalachian Ohio. This region has some of the highest poverty and
unemployment rates in the country, and ACEnet works with communities throughout the region who
want to improve their support for entrepreneurs as a means to provide more local ownership and higher
quality jobs.