This document discusses governance in networks with diverse stakeholders. It provides examples of different network governance models, including networks governed by contract, geographic coalitions, formal stakeholder groups, and controlled aggregation. Some key lessons on network governance are that networks should aggregate voices in a multi-centric way while being participant-owned and self-organizing. Networks should provide spaces for distinct voices as well as collaborative voices and focus on building trust through participation rather than formal membership structures.

1. Governance in Networks of Diverse Power and Capacity Steve Waddell - PhD, MBA Principal - Networking Action swaddell@networkingaction.net

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3. When to Use Which Strategy: The Cynefin Analysis Source: Snowden, D. (2005). "Strategy in the context of uncertainty." Handbook of Business Strategy 6(1): 47-54. NetworkingAction Steve Waddell 3

4. What is the importance of “governance”? Please take a minute to reflect on this question, then share your thoughts. NetworkingAction Steve Waddell 4

5. Some reasons I see governance is important Build legitimacy and trust Include diverse perspectives devise actions that works for diverse groups innovate Mobilize and scale action Access tangibles (financing, etc.) Access intangibles (expertise, etc.) Manage efficiently NetworkingAction Steve Waddell 5

6. Key tensions Differences in viewpoints/interests Organizational sector Geographic Differences in resources/size/power NetworkingAction Steve Waddell 6

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8. Model: Network by contract Name: RenewBoston Purpose: to help Boston residents, businesses and institutions save energy and save money by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy Co-owners: City of Boston; Utilities Other participants: Large institutions CSOs NetworkingAction Steve Waddell 8

9. RB Director Utility Program Managers Mass Energy, Next Step Living, City Hall Admin and Support Program Manager NNC NNC NNC CBO CBO CBO CBO CBO CBO CBO CBO CBO CBO CBO CBO CBO Personifying the (residential) Partnership NetworkingAction Steve Waddell 9

10. Model: Geographic aggregation, local coalition Name: Transparency International (Global) Purpose: to create change towards a world free of corruption Co-owners: National Chapters coalition-building as a fundamental Individuals (very limited) NetworkingAction Steve Waddell 10

11. Transparency International Board Elects NC Reps Individuals General Assembly (Annual) Supporters & Honorary Members (Orgs, Individuals) National Chapters (NGOs) Individual Members Appt’d by Board Diversity Encouraged NetworkingAction Steve Waddell 11

12. Model: Formal stakeholder aggregation Name: Forest Stewardship Council Purpose: to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests Co-owners: Economic Chamber: for-profit business Social Chamber: CSOs focused on social impact of forestry Environmental Chamber: CSOs focused on environmental impact of forestry NetworkingAction Steve Waddell 12

13. Forest Stewardship Council Board Elects 3 Elects 3 Elects 3 Economic Chamber Enviro Chamber Social Chamber General Assembly (Triannual) Members Members Members NetworkingAction Steve Waddell 13

14. Model: Controlledaggregation Name: (UN) Global Compact Purpose: a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption Formal Owner: UN Effective co-owners: Business UN Civil Society Labour NetworkingAction Steve Waddell 14

15. (UN) Global Compact Secretary General Board Appoints Appoints Appoints Appoints Business UN Civil society Labour Supports General Assembly Inter-Agency Working Group Participants Country and other Networks NetworkingAction Steve Waddell 15

16. Design Principles Multi-centric and distributive Participant-owned and owner-governed Self-organizing and self-evolving Diverse and adaptive Tied by purpose and principles Enabling Reflecting principles of fractals and the concept of DNA NetworkingAction Steve Waddell 16

17. Summary Lessons Aggregate voice Provide “spaces” for distinct voices as well as collaborative voice Focus upon generation of trust…not its theoretical structures Focus upon participation as bringing-all-your-relevant-organization-resources…rather than formal membership NetworkingAction Steve Waddell 17