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Leveraging the power of networks for humanitarian aid
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presentation about networking for the noha alumni association
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Leveraging the power of networks for humanitarian aid
The basis of all networks is a social network. A social network is a structure made of nodes (which are generally individuals or organizations) that are tied by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as values, visions, ideas, financial exchange, friendship, kinship, dislike, conflict or trade. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_networks
Photo of UK flickr meet up http://www.flickr.com/photos/irashid007/2855672715/
A professional network is a social network that focuses on professional interactions
(photo by Jay Cross)
Networks are unique and differ in their purpose
Learning &
knowledge exchange
Advocacy
Research
Service delivery
Innovation
A community of practice is a network that focuses on practice. “Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do
it better as they interact regularly..” Etienne Wenger
(photos by myself and Dorine Ruter)
Communities of practice help share tacit knowledge between professionals
My experience with communities of practice in Ghana
Questions for you:
Who belongs to a social network?
Who belongs to a professional network (besides Noha)?
Who belongs to a community of practice?
Who is a member of an online community?
Successful networks and communities are reflexive and generative
(source Patti Anklam: Net Work)
Source: http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/cornell-info204/2007/01/29/social-network-of-the-new-testament-jesus-had-lots-of-friends/
Networks are nothing
new
Source:http://manyeyes.alphaworks.ibm.com/manyeyes/visualizations/xhtml-friends-network
There are new online
tools to network
How does this change networks?
3 myths1. Communities are
self organizing
2. Communities are the platform
3. Communities are good
Some success factors for cultivating communities of
practice
1. Build on existing networks
2. Focus on important domain
3. Develop both public and private spaces
4. Keep practice at the core
5. Well-respected coordinator
6. Involve thought leaders
7. Develop active core group
8. Create rhythm of interaction
Questions?
