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Create a Network that Works

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Create a Network that Works

Presented by Kristin JohnstadKristindevoteshercareertodevelopingindividuals,networksandsystemstobemoreeffectiveandresilient.Shehasextensiveexperienceincross-sectorcollaborations,peer-basedlearningmodels,networkcapacitybuilding,andprovidingtrainingandtechnicalassistanceonsuccessfulcommunityinitiatives.Kristinstartedherownconsultingpracticein2012after11yearsastheSeniorConsultantwithSearchInstitute,anappliedresearchfirmwithglobalclients.Priortothatrole,shedesignedandledinnovativeprojectsincommunityandsocialchange.Shethrivesinworkingacrossdifferencesandfrequentlyassemblesinter-disciplinaryandinter-generationalteamsforoptimalresults.Sheisagoodneighbor,mom,andspouseandlovestosingatthebedsideofthosepreparingtodie.SheresidesinthePowderhornParkneighborhoodofMinneapolis,MNKristinhasaMastersdegreeinInternationalAdministrationandreceivedcertificationsinintegralcoachingin2009(NewVenturesWest)andtheapplicationofcomplexitysciencetohumansystemsimprovementin2005(HumanSystemsDynamics).SheisleadconsultantwithNetworkWeaverInstitutehavingprovidedcloseto100presentationsandworkshopsonnetworkweavingoverthelast7years.AnactiveassociatewithAuthenticityConsultingwheresheappliestheirpeer-basedlearningwithclientsaroundtheworld,KristinisalsoafrequentteamplayerwiththeLeadershipLearningCommunityprojectswhicharefocusedattheintersectionofleadership,communitybuildingandnetworks.

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Learning Objectives:

●  Understandnetworkweavingconceptsandpractices

●  Identifycharacteristicsofsuccessfulnetworksandnetworkweavingpractices

●  Identifyandunderstandsimplestepsandactivitiesforcreatinganetworkthatworks

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The Family Readiness System is…

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TheNETWORKofagencies,programs,services,andindividuals,andthe

COLLABORATIONamongthem,thatPROMOTESthereadinessandqualityoflife

ofservicemembersandtheirfamilies

What is a network?

IntentionalNetwork:Engagingpeopleandorganizationsthatareworkingonthesameissueorvision,togetherwiththestructuresthathavebeencreatedtomobilizetheenergyofthoseorganizations

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NetworkWeaverHandbook:AGuidetoTransformationalNetworks(Holley,2012)

Network Behaviors

WhatareimportantvaluesandskillsforbuildingacollaborativenetworkasreferencedintheDoDdefinition?

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Network Weaving

Networkweavingisintentionallybuildingeffectiverelationshipsaroundasharedvisiontoaccomplishgoals.Itistheactofdeliberatelyconnectingtheseparate,isolatedorsiloedindividualsandorganizationsinacommunitytostrengthenandgrowrelationshipsandincreasethepotentialforcollaborativeproblemsolvingandinnovation.

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Network Weaving: Connect People

CloseTriangles

Twosies

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ReadinessandQualityofLifeforServicememberandtheirfamilies

InfrastructuretoSupportCollaborativeWork

Funding&ResourcesandVisionandMeasurementSystemAlignedtowardCommonGoals

SharedPurpose&Vision

FocusAreasforAction

Cross-sectorWorkingGroups

Coordinated/Connected

Service|SupportProviders

Educators

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Smart Networks� Mosthelpfulinpromotingcollaboration&innovation

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CollaborativeResults

Connectivity

Aligning LearningTogether

Producing

IdentifysharedpurposeAlignandcoordinatework

Peer-to-peer/cross-sectorlearningCaptureandaggregateourknowledge

Connectandstrengthenrelationships

Buildsonworkof:NETGAINS:AHandbookforNetworkBuildersSeekingSocialChange,ByPeterPlastrikandMadeleineTaylor

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Two Different Approaches to Building Relationships for Network Success

ServiceProviderNetwork(Connectors)inruralLafayetteCounty,MOMilitaryServiceandVeteran’sAffinityGroup,KansasCity,MO

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Whatareexampleoftangibleandintangiblecollaborativeresults?

Howdidthisnetworklearningtogethercreateopportunitiestoalignand

addressneeds/gaps?

Howdidthisnetworkstrengthenorexpandrelationships?

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Connectors Network DrivenbysocialserviceneedswithanemphasisontransitionofcareandhealthcareaccessEstablishedin2014with8Connectorsfromthreeorganizations.Successfullyconnectedwith60differentpeopletotalover130encounters.

Connectivity

Aligning LearningTogether

Producing

In2015,therewasanintentionalexpansionandtraininginitiative,theyearendedwith50trainedConnectorsinLafayetteCountyand20ConnectorsinJacksonCountyfrom15differentorganizations.Theconnectedwith202differentpeopletotallyover450encounters.

In2016,theworkcontinuedwithatotalof85Connectorsfrom20differentorganizations.Theyconnectionswithover520differentpeopletotaling3,059encounters.

In2019,thereareover120Connectorsfrom60differentorganizations.In2018therewereconnectionswithover2,000differentpeoplereachingover5,500residentswhowereinneedofresourcessuchasfood,Medicaidenrollment,enrollinginfoodstamps,Disabilityenrollment,ACAenrollment,accesstopersonalhygieneitemsincludinghouseholdgoodsuchasbeds,sheets,couch,etc.

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Connector Network Results

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2014 2015 2016 Current

NumberofConnectors

BeginningoftheYear

8 22 70 120

EndoftheYear 8 70 85 Stillgrowing

NumberofOrganizationsRepresented

3 15 20 60

GeographicDiversityofConnectors

NorthLafayette

AllofLafayette&EasternJackson

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AllofLafayette&EasternJacksonCo

AllofLafayette,EasternJackson,Carroll,Ray,&SalineCounties

NumberofClients

60 282 520 2,000

NumerofEncounters

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LafayetteCounty(Missouri)

Six-CountyReach

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Growthof a Service Provider Network

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2014

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Expanded Organizations in Connector NetworkBeaconofHopeHospice BucknerMinisterialAlliance

CareConnectionsforAgingServicesCarrollCountyMemorialHospitalCentralJacksonCoFireProtectionChildrenandYouthwithSpecialNeedsCityofLexingtonCityofHigginsvilleCommunityAssetBuildersCrossroadsHospiceofKansasCityDivisionofVocationalRehabilitationEasterSealsMidwestFirstCallKCGraceAdvertisingandConsulting

LafayetteCountyC-1SchoolsLafayetteCountyProbationandParoleLegalAidofWesternMissouriLexingtonFoodPantryLexingtonMinisterialAllianceLutheranGoodShepardNursingHomeMo.ValleyCommunityActionAgencyOdessaRotaryPathwaystoCommunityhealthRayCo.Women’sResourceCenterStateVeteransCemetery-HigginsvilleWestIndependentLivingServicesVillageHospiceAndmore…... 20

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Reflections on Evolution of the Connector network

1.   ConnectivityShareexamplesofhowthisnetworkstrengthenedorexpandedrelationshipsandconnections

2.   AlignmentandLearningShareexamplesofhowthisnetworkfosteredlearning,resourceexchangesandopportunitiestoaddressneeds/gaps

3.   ProductivityShareexamplesofresults(tangiable/intangible)

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Igniting an Affinity Network

•  Awarded$500inInnovationFundstonetworkchampionintheUniversityofKansasHealthSystem(TUKHS)

•  InvitedVeterans,active-duty,andreservistbasedonlistfromHR

1stmeetingasaBBQheldonJuly2,2018

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Buildsonworkof:NETGAINS:AHandbookforNetworkBuildersSeekingSocialChange,ByPeterPlastrikandMadeleineTaylor

Results

Connectivity

Aligning LearningTogether

Producing

AttendeesBrainstormed:•  Resumeguidancetotranslate

militaryskillsintocivilianterms•  Resourcestodeterminethebest

healthinsurance•  CreateaHealthSystemMilitary

HonorGuard•  EducateHRandotherleaderson

militaryleaverequirementsandspecialneeds

•  Initiateveteranoutreach•  EducateonMilitarydisability

rightsandprivilegesatTUKHS•  CreateVeteransOrganizationthat

providescarepackagestoVetswhoareadmitted

•  Putbranchflagsatentries•  CreateInternshipprogramsforAir

ForceBiomedicalEngineersatKU•  Supports/mentors/therapyfor

PTSD&worktriggers

Definingthepurpose&possibleactionteamsAskingforfeedback

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Network Value Propostion - Question 1

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Network Value Propostion - Question 2

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Network Value Propostion - Question 3

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•  Pollresultsdiscussed•  Recognitionforpatientswho

haveserved•  Supportandoutreachtonew

hireswhoarevets•  Groupvolunteerism•  VeteransDayCelebration

•  WorkgroupleadersidentifiedtospearheadforActionTeams

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Affinity Network, 2nd meeting, �8/2

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Workinprogress•  VeteranResourceGroupSharePoint•  VeteranHEROt-shirtsforallcommunityandvolunteerevents•  ChristmasinOctober,10/20

•  Veteranvolunteersleadtherepairandrehabteamon5homes(5outof20TUKHScommitment

•  WreathsAcrossAmerica•  Secured$10,000wreathsponsorshipfromTUKHS•  Createdownund-raisingpagewithnationalentityWreathsAcrossAmerica•  SecureengagementofTUKHSasDecemberHeroevent

Affinity Network Progress �in 6 months

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Whatareexamplesoftangibleandintangibleresults?

Connectivity

Aligning LearningTogether

Producing

Howdidthisnetworkfosterlearning,resourceexchangesandopportunitiestoaddressneeds/gaps?

Howdidthisnetworkstrengthenorexpandrelationshipsandconnections?

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keyboard-2104009/Reflections on Evolution of the Affinity Network

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Getting Started: Resources

ToolkitforCreatingaNetworkThatWorks

FreeresourcesonNetworkWeaversite

NetworkWeaverFacebookgroup

KeytermsandResources

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Revisiting Learning Objectives:

●  Understandnetworkweavingconceptsandpractices

●  Identifycharacteristicsofsuccessfulnetworksandnetworkweavingpractices

●  Identifyandunderstandsimplestepsandactivitiesforcreatinganetworkthatworks

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Presented by Kristin Johnstad

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https://militaryfamilieslearningnetwork.org/vc2019/credits

Evaluation

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NEXT SESSION:�Making Connections: Q&A

2:30- 3:00 pm Eastern

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