Network practit ioners are adept at connecting people, inst itutions, ideas and

resources for mutual benefit and to create, grow, and sustain common purpose.

Success looks l ike: long-term relat ionships develop that mayresult in col laborat ions

Mason bees are ef f ic ient pol l inators creat ing connect ions across var ious species.

FOSTER CONNECTIONS

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Networks require effective working relationships and information sharing between

many individuals and groups--supporting exchange of resources, sharing of tasks, and col lective ownership of outcomes is essential .

Success looks l ike: development of col laborat ive ef forts , sharedwork, and partnerships

Mycorrhizal networks help trees move resources amongthemselves and protect them from threats .

CULTIVATE COLLABORATIONS

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Networks function not just because everyone involved does their piece, but because the

f low of resources within the network create a whole greater than the sum of parts,

generated by and increasing a practice of abundance.

Success looks l ike: v i tal i ty , a feel ing of ful lness rather thanburnout

Nurse logs are dead trees that provide water and nutr ients togrow new trees and other species.

REMEMBER ABUNDANCE

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Every participant in a network brings specif ic ski l ls , resources or perspectives

AND has different capacity, work/leadership style, and language. Networks are strengthened by understanding and

leveraging this diversity.

Success looks l ike: this manifests as indiv iduals and theirspeci f ic ta lents feel ing seen as contr ibut ions to the network

Ravens are often found near hunting wolves and help themfind prey - i t i s because of their d i f ferences that they both

can eat .

HONOR DIFFERENCE

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A ski l l fu l network practit ioner--and a vibrant network--are able to identify, share, and

hold tensions and contradictions within the group which, if navigated graceful ly, can

bui ld strength.

Success looks l ike: not try ing to attempt to reduce complexityand conf l ict but rather learning f rom and engaging them

There is a del icate balance between c leaner f ish and apexpredators l ike sharks.

HOLD TENSION

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Networks work best when al l members operate from a network mindset, holding the

whole network as a place of decision making. Equity and power analysis paired

with ongoing learning and leadership development are crit ical .

Success looks l ike: more and more people are thinking andworking together at a network level

Sardines group together to appear bigger and survivepredators l ike sea l ions.

SEE THE WHOLE

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Network leadership requires communication with stakeholders in an accessible and

actionable way. Transparency, participation, and accessibi l i ty to various audiences are key components of success.

Success looks l ike: open shar ing among wel l - informedindividuals who have a sense of their part in the larger network

Many corvids ( l ike crows and jays) mimic other birds andcommunicate di f ferently depending on audience and context .

BROADCAST AND TRANSLATE

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