effective networks

7/31/2019 Effective Networks

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What makes Networks effective?


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Network Weaving Reading Advocacy & movement networks are the

operational part of movements.

They consist of the relationships amongindividuals and organizations

Networks need to include base-building Engage grassroots and neighborhood

constituents organizational alliances

Networks with funders Impact Policy Change Leadership development to enable

efforts to expand and scale


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Networks are most effective when they

are able to use their functions to

achieve their purpose.


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High level of trust andreciprocity among members


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Frequent and ongoingtraining for members


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Active involvement ofmembers to develop actionplan of goals and objectives


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Implementation of a

community action plan


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Productive meetings and

decision-making


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Effective structure: Committedleadership team guides

coalition to design/implementstrategies


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Clear Guidelines and

Procedures


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Continuous evaluation of

coalition and its activities


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MAG-Net Functions

Working to advance bold media-based solutions local to nationalmodel

To build and govern an effective,strategic, and collaborative network

Strategic and collaborative networkof regional members, chapters, andanchors


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MAG-Net Functions

Connect local leaders in acommunity of learning to shareinformation and exchange best

practices on media rights andaccess

Provide an effective vehicle forcollective grassroots action to buildcollective power


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MAG-Net Functions

Create concrete opportunities forcapacity and movement buildingthat strengthens the grassroots non-

profit media justice sector


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Network Assessment Activity

Using our Network Assessment

Workshop and Dyad Reflectionswe will identify action steps to

improve our Effectiveness.


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Network Assessment ActivityIn small groups of 3, reflect on:

1) What stood out to you or what did you learn

as you completed the assessment?

2) Where is the network highly effective? Where

is strategic growth or improvement needed?

3) What recommendations for change doyou suggest?

*Assign Notetaker & a report-back person


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Report Back &

RecommendationsConcrete Next Steps


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Network Assessment Activity

In our Large Group Discussion, we willreflect on:

1) What themes are emerging acrosssmall groups?

2) What does this mean for the networkin terms of what changes areneeded to increase oureffectiveness?


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"It is our duty to fight for our

freedom. It is our duty to win. We

must love and protect each other.

We have nothing to lose but our

chains.-Assata Shakur

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