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Building the Alliance – A Regional Network Weaving Workshop JanneFlisrand, Flisrand Consulting Kristin Johnstad, Johnstad & Associates
Network weaving is the practice of: • intentionally building effective relationships • around a common issue area • to accomplish a set of goals or • build a movement.
Smart Networks:Mosthelpful in promoting collaboration & innovation
Who is missing? ? ? ? ? ?
Close Triangles Lead education hazard prevention program staff You Innovation! Community gardener • Both interested in the same thing • One can help the other out
A Story of Using a Network Approach:Rebuilding Together and ESNCD
Let’s practice with a GAME Building relationships and doing small things. It might not feel like we are doing something huge, but in doing small things together, we are building a network and strengthening the network Small Projects build skills Large Projects for impact
Game Objective: Match needs and resources • Needs: skills, capacities, relationships, or other assets • Resources: skills, capacities, relationships, or other assets $ For example: • Meeting space • Contacts • Video editing
Take a Moment • What is a Resource you have to offer? • What is a Need you have? Take a nametag from the table. Write • Your name • Your Resource • Your Need
Game Warm-Up – Meet your Team Quickly share • Name • Organization • Resource • Need Then: Find one match in your group.
Game Set-Up (It’s OK to redo the name-tag if you want.) • Find your team worksheets (2) • Write down your 5 resources and 5 needs • Fill out BOTH worksheets Pick 2 people to stay, 3 people to roam – each group gets a copy of the worksheet (and a pen)
Game Objective: • Match needs & resources • 1 team point for each match • A match counts if you plan to follow-up with the person after the Convening (Bonus: if you help others)
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Ready, set, stop! • Go back to your team’s table. • Tally points • How many matches did you get? • What was the most surprising match? • What was the most practical match? • Did any other teams help you make a match? • Write down the contact info for YOUR (personal) matches. We’re going to collect your sheets.
What’s Next? • Collecting worksheets for grant reporting • If you had a need and found a resource it is YOUR job to follow up with the person who has the resource
Wrap-up: Twosies become energy centers Reflection Twosies build relationships Small Projects build skills Large Projects for impact
1000 Larger projects Small projects Tipping Point to Self-Organization & Innovation 50 0 2006 1993
Number One job of Network Weavers: help more people become Network Weavers …. unleashing the potential in us all
Catalyze and Support Others more! DO LESS ourselves!
We believe all Minnesotans should have the opportunity to make choices that allow them to live a long, healthy life, regardless of their income, education, or ethnic background. Everyone wants good health in order to be productive at work and to succeed in school, and to have affordable medical and housing costs. To make this opportunity a choice for all Minnesotans, we all have to do our part in creating and maintaining healthy homes and communities. Every person and every organization has a role to play, small or large. Thank you for playing your part in the network