Category:Shared Resources

From Networked Advocacy

1 What are "shared resources"?
2 Building a culture of shared resources: action steps
3 What network resources exist? Are they shared? What to explore and ask
4 Examples of networks with strong common stories

What are "shared resources"?

Networks must be able to identify resources present within the network – including skills, talents, experiences, access and money. They must also be able to manage resources and apply network assets to coordinated tasks.

Examples of network resources

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Building a culture of shared resources: action steps

Map resources that exist within the network. Share with members.
Assess which skills and resources are necessary for the network.
Expose available skills to network members, for example through directories and online tools like blogs and [[RSS|RSS]. Ask members to contribute skills to these resources.
Create opportunities for network members to expose, offer and take resources. Share experiences, successes and work through listservs, happy hours, newsletters, events, etc.
Develop materials collaboratively using platforms like wikis and Google Docs, giving members the opportunity to identify and share resources.
Create a network "weaver" to connect members and resources.
Develop targeted materials for specific needs and functions, for example: acronym wiki for new hires, funder directory for a particular field, legislative history of a specific issue.
Have members train each other in necessary skills.
WHAT ELSE? Add your ideas to this list!

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What network resources exist? Are they shared? What to explore and ask

What resources exist in the network?
What resources are missing from the network?
Do network members and leaders know which resources are present?
Do network members share resources? What, when and how?
Do network members receive resources from others? What, when and how?
What information is most valuable to network members?
How often do network members provide feedback to colleagues on a strategy or proposal?
Are resources somehow archived? Can new members easily catch up to speed?
Does the network use online networking tools like blogs or wikis to gather, share and comment on resources? How many network members are familiar with these tools?
Who are the sages/experienced actors?
Who brings new ideas to the community?
Who connects members with eachother? Is there a paid "network weaver"?
Evaluation tools
WHAT ELSE? Add your ideas to this list!