networked org
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How to organize in a depression - much more for lessTRANSCRIPT
An organization for tough times
The real networkOpen Source in the Flesh
Problem?
Many “Networks” look like thisThey are controlled by the centre
Tension is now high - The Big Guy in the centre has to get a return on their costsThe folks out on the periphery want more flexibility in both content and costs
The folks on the edge usually only talk to complainAs times get tougher - the love gets less and the angst gets more
CBS/CBS/NPRNPRAPAP
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Problem?
The problem is the power issues relating to designThe Centre mediates all
The flows tend to be from the centre out
CBS/CBS/NPRNPRAPAP
StationStation
A Real NetworkHere is a real example of another way
The PEI Bio Alliance is a tiny (3 person)unit whose job it is to serve the larger PEI Bio
Alliance
This is a cluster of research, private companies,and government that is developing
a bio science cluster on PEI
Our first attempt at this failed as we put at the centre
one of the principals
When we a unit at the centre whoseonly role was to serve the whole
it took off
The story of good idea, failure and success is
here
If we become a real network..
What would this be like?How would we get there?
What would be the impact? Why do group-forming networks add such
value?
What?
Development PhaseWe fund/find a Host to help us learn howTo operate a pool/exchange of content
To attract new partnersTo get the funding to grow the network
The new work in the centreis Hosting
is Facilitatingis Serving
Facilitator
What?Partners?•The old system Centre•Media of all types•Social Media Education?•Libraries•Other Media Organizations•United Way and NGO’s•Museums•Funders/Foundations
Host/Facilitator?•Not the old centre•1-2 people•Connects, builds the Pool
Governance?•Key Members of Pool•Sets the DNA of Membership
Implementation PhaseThe full time host expands the network - new members/partners - join board ofthe Pool - model very close to that of Visa International or how Open Source software is created.
Pool
Facilitator
SM Edu
What?Group forming is the mostpowerful process that wecan use now
Nothing else creates the ROIthat Group Forming can do
As the scale of interaction grows more global via the Internet, isn't it possible that a combination of social capital and GFN capital will drive prosperity to those who recognize the value of network structures that support free and responsible association for common purposes?
David Reed - Sneaky Exponential
Impact for the Community?
The Work•Inform - Context•Connect - Form Groups•So that the community can Act/Do
The Result•The network expands beyond media•Includes an ever wider pool•Community capacity is created
Pool
Facilitator
SM Edu
Impact for Media
Pool
Facilitator
SM Edu
Impact for All
As social capital builds - so the community improves on all aspects
Robert Putnam
Sustainable System
We will have a self-sustaining system