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Understanding Networks can help build the CBR Africa Network

Understanding Networks can help build the CBR Africa Network. Fiona Poland University of East Anglia CAN Exec, Ghana Meeting July 2008. This presentation. Ideas about social networks Using social network ideas Applying ideas about social networks to CAN work Next steps.

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Understanding Networks can help build the CBR Africa Network

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  1. Understanding Networks can help build the CBR Africa Network Fiona Poland University of East Anglia CAN Exec, Ghana Meeting July 2008

  2. This presentation • Ideas about social networks • Using social network ideas • Applying ideas about social networks to CAN work • Next steps

  3. Ideas about social networks • People and organisations are connected • Network connections can have value • Network connections can help share information and resources • Network connections can build a good reputation and trust

  4. Where can we see networks? • Families and communities • Collaborative working • Partnerships • Links between organisations

  5. Informal networks in health and social care • Social networks can channel informal help • Affected by structure and membership • How integrated with family or local community • Are there any connections with key agencies? • How good are connections?

  6. What sorts of network connections are there? Hub and spoke Clique Low connections Bridge

  7. Forms of connectedness • Influence from central place between many relationships • Networks may help spread – and access - new practices • Access to many organisations even more valuable? • Internet connections

  8. Using connections • Gain new knowledge through new channels • Gain influence by linking different groups • Gain benefits from linking up?: • Similar groups? • Dissimilar groups?

  9. Using network knowledge to build CAN? Build CAN Community – use connections to share resources (information, skills, funds) with members. Build Reputation – use connections to communicate key CAN values to members and the wider world. Build Resources – Use connections to gain resources and strengthen organisation.

  10. Building the network • Audit resources: what connections do you have? • Can you build on connections to help share information/ practice across CAN? • Can you use links to people and organisations who have useful resources? • Can you use links to make CBR skills and resources known outside CAN?

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