This document discusses how to become a successful community weaver by building and strengthening networks. It defines a network weaver as someone who works to make networks more inclusive and help people connect strategically. As a network weaver, one helps people identify opportunities, support collaborative projects, coach and encourage growth. Key aspects of being a network weaver include knowing your network, socializing, listening, making connections, and allowing networks to emerge organically over time. The benefits of strong networks include more efficient use of resources and a focus on community.
An overview of network weaving compiled and presented by Deborah McLaren, Network Weaver and Community Economic Development specialist at Local Flavor in St. Paul, MN. Information from June Holley's "Network Weaver Handbook: A Guide to Transformational Networks" available at www.networkweaving.com and Beth Kantor, author of “The Networked Nonprofit” with Allison Fine published by J Wiley in 2010 - See more at: http://www.bethkanter.org/about-beth/#sthash.dZxziHfQ.dpuf
An overview of network weaving compiled and presented by Deborah McLaren, Network Weaver and Community Economic Development specialist at Local Flavor in St. Paul, MN. Information from June Holley's "Network Weaver Handbook: A Guide to Transformational Networks" available at www.networkweaving.com and Beth Kantor, author of “The Networked Nonprofit” with Allison Fine published by J Wiley in 2010 - See more at: http://www.bethkanter.org/about-beth/#sthash.dZxziHfQ.dpuf
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Date: Tuesday, August 23rd 11:00-12:00 Noon PDT (2:00-3:00PM EDT)
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Presenter: June Holley, Network Weaver
Topic: Are You A Network Weaver?
Date: Tuesday, August 23rd 11:00-12:00 Noon PDT (2:00-3:00PM EDT)
This interactive session will introduce the term Network Weaver as a way of understanding how leadership is shifting in a networked world. You will have access to a simple checklist so that you can identify your strengths and challenges as a Network Weaver. June will explain four roles -- connector, facilitator, coach and network guardian — filled by Network Weavers and share activities that you can implement with your networks.
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The days of posting a paper notice on a bulletin board somewhere are mostly over... the days of virtual hubs as a jump-off point for in-person gatherings are here! With the rise of sites like Meetup.com, NetTuesday, WiserTuesdays and more, grassroots organizers are stepping up and the web is bringing visibility to local community meetups as never before. The masses are clearly hungry for connection!
Slides for an online webinar I did for The Nature Conservancy November 8, 2012. The recording can be found here: https://nethope.webex.com/nethope/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=65879162&rKey=982ec5cb40447d17
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What is a ‘Community of Practice’ (CoP)?
Moving from conversations to collaboration
Community culture and behaviours
What makes a successful community?
Measuring success and the elusive ROI
Lessons learnt from deployment of CoPs in local government.
If people are given the right tools and the right environment, will hey spontaneously collaborate and share knowledge? Why do some people find it difficult to share and collaborate? Would incentives and rewards make a difference? These and similar issues are explored in this presentation given at the recent Knowledge and Innovation Network (KIN) Summer Workshop.
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2. AGENDA
• Refresher: Fortress vs Sponge
• Network Basics
• What is a Network Weaver?
• Skills and Activities of Weavers
• Shifting Job Responsibilities & Descriptions
• Discussion Q&A
3. 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).
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.
4. As A Network Weaver
• You help people see opportunities
• Support initiation of collaborative projects
• You coach and support
• You help them notice what works
• 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
9. 7 Steps to Network Weaving
1. Shift in leadership mindset
2. Know your network
3. Socialize
4. Listen and Engage
5. Connect
6. Strengthen Network Systems
7. Evolve Your Role as the Network Matures
10. 1. Network Leadership
Organizational Leadership Network Leadership
Position, authority Role, behavior
Few leaders Everyone is a leader
Leader broadcasts Leader engages
Leader controls Leader facilitates and supports
Top down Bottom Up
Planning Innovation & Experimentation
Provides service Supports self-organization
Adapted from June Holley’s Network Weaving Handbook, pg 29
11. Sharing and giving
Value errors
Allowing for
and mistakes
emergence, surprises,
experiments
Transparency
Listening
Valuing diversity
and inclusiveness
Not putting
people into boxes Permeable boundaries
12. 2. Mapping Networks
know the net -- see
the map of how
things really work
knit the net --
adjust the network
for improvements
Mapping can
illuminate key
opportunities
for action and
investment
http://ccc.georgkolb.com/
15. 4. Listening & Engaging
You have to BE
IN the conversation.
Rabbi Danny
Burkeman on Twitter
(@Rabbi_Danny)
shares his
professional
activities, reflections,
thought leadership,
hobbies and more in
conversation with his
local community and
beyond.
18. And ... Increasing
Connectivity
• New audiences
bring new ideas
• Flow leads to
health
• Leave room for
adjustments and
the unexpected
• Rethink
“ownership”
#JED21 led to #JEDchat
22. Benefits of Strong Networks
• More efficient use of staff time
• Regenerative, constant flow
• Sustaining energy
• Responsive
• Focus on people and community
• Cultivate appreciation for “host”
23. Network Weaver Roles
Connector Catalyst Network Guardian
Connects people. Helps put in place systems for
Gets network building started. networks: communications,
Build social culture. training, support, etc.
Self-Organized Network Facilitator
Project Coordinator
Helps convene people to set up a
Helps coordinate more explicit and focused
self-organized projects. network.
24. Don’t Have All The Answers:
Over-functioning leadership disempowers networks
26. 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.
27. Beth Kanter
• Make it personal. Ask for their stories,
their input, their thoughts. Emphasize their
importance to the community and allow
them to run with projects and to be creative
Everyone wants to contribute and to make
something better/leave a lasting mark.
• Humanize your leaders. Make them
available. If the members feel like the
community is very hierarchical they may never feel like they belong on
the “inside”. Use your position to energize your community.
• Play matchmaker. The leaders in the community should focus on
putting people together with like ideas, interests etc. help them bridge
the social interaction gap.