Open Net∞WORKing Organizations 10 Dimensions  View more presentations from Jenny Ambrozek. I've been thinking a lot lately about applying the "network mindset" to one's works, whether that be philanthropy or nonprofits.  There are two different frames -- you can use a networked mindset to increase your personal productivity or think of it in organizational strategy terms. There is also a field of practice and thought leaders who apply network thinking in a business context. I noticed that … [Read more...]

Beirut Diary: I’m in Beirut for the week as part of The E-Mediat project, a capacity building project that leverages a networked approach. I’m the lead for Zoetica where my role is to deliver training, advise on the curriculum and coaching methods, model transparency, and serve as meta network weaver. I have the honor of co-training with some of the best folks doing work in this part of the world.   (Here's the posts from Day 1 and Day 2) The E-Mediat project is sponsored by MEPI, US … [Read more...]

Beirut Diary: I’m in Beirut for the week as part of The E-Mediat project, a capacity building project that leverages a networked approach. I’m the lead for Zoetica where my role is to deliver training, advise on the curriculum and coaching methods, model transparency, and serve as meta network weaver. I have the honor of co-training with some of the best folks doing work in this part of the world. The E-Mediat project is sponsored by MEPI, US Department of State’s Middle East … [Read more...]

Beirut Diary: I'm in Beirut for the week as part of  The E-Mediat project,  a capacity building project that leverages a networked approach.  I’m the lead for Zoetica where my role is to deliver training, advise on the curriculum and coaching methods,  model transparency, and serve as meta network weaver.   I have the honor of co-training with some of the best folks doing work in this part of the world. The E-Mediat project is sponsored by MEPI, US  Department of State’s Middle East … [Read more...]

When we apply a network mindset to the way we work - whether as an individual or as part of a network strategy,  we believe that value is created through our connections, interactions and building relationships.  That's social capital and it does have value.   The impact,  longer term, is innovation or the result of the network in action. Let's focus on the very first steps.   Once you or your organization views the world with a networked mindset, then you need to visualize the network.   There … [Read more...]