8 feb11 net_impact
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The document discusses the skills needed for assessing network impact. It asks what roles network evaluators may play, including a third party assessor, process evaluator, or long-term network coach. It also asks what skills are required, such as adaptability, communication, and the ability to assess networks at both the macro and micro levels. Finally, it discusses the baseline knowledge of networks that is needed, including an understanding of network effects, characteristics of healthy networks, and networks as a means to an end.
8 feb11 net_impact
- 1. What are the skills needed for assessing network impact?NNF COP: Feb 8, 2011Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0
- 2. NNF COP 8 Feb 2011Today’s ConversationWhat are your best / worst experiences working with network evaluators?
- 3. What roles might network evaluators play?
- 4. What skills are required to do this work?
- 5. What baseline knowledge of networks is needed?
- 6. How can you apply these skills in your work?NNF COP 8 Feb 2011What roles might network evaluators play?Third party / neutral assessor of the network at a point in time (outcomes evaluator) vs.Creator of systems for ongoing feedback & assessment (process evaluator) vs.Longer-term network coach and participant─ focused on improving the effectiveness of the network(participant observer)Is there an ‘appropriate’ role? What considerations should be kept in mind for each role?
- 7. NNF COP 8 Feb 2011What skills are required to do this work?Adaptability
- 11. Personal awareness of role / position / influence in the network
- 12. Ability to test and challenge assumptions
- 13. Fluency in multiple methods
- 14. Ability to assess at both the macro and micro levels
- 15. Ability to capture both expected and unexpected outcomes
- 16. Knowledge of networks, and/or knowledge of complex systemsHow does this compare to traditional evaluation skills?
- 17. NNF COP 8 Feb 2011What baseline knowledge of networks is needed?An understanding of…Network effects (e.g. reach, resilience)
- 18. Network weaving
- 19. Network metrics
- 20. Characteristics of healthy networks and how this relates to lifecycle stage
- 21. Network impact
- 22. Networks as a means towards ends, and as an end in themselves
- 23. Social network analysis (?)How important is this knowledge – and how important is it vs. other skills?