From May, 2014 Chicago conference

1. Good Morning! Welcome to the
Networking
Breakfast
Please sit at the table with the topic
you’re most interested in discussing.

2. Reflecting On Our Network
1. What parts of the conference or skills you
used helped you connect with others deeply?
2. Who will you be following up with and why?
3. How are you thinking differently about
developing, fostering and using networks in
your work?

3. Network Weaver Roles
Connector Catalyst
Connects people.
Gets network building started.
Build social culture.
Network Facilitator
Helps convene people to set up
a more explicit and focused
network.
Self-Organized
Project Coordinator
Helps coordinate
self-organized projects.
Network Guardian
Helps put in place systems for
networks: communications,
training, support, etc.

4. Making Connections
Connector Catalysts accelerate growth and
effectiveness of individuals by increasing the
trust and connectivity of the networks they
inhabit.
•Know people within the network
•Connect loose networks & close triangles.
•Build trust between individuals and within
the network. Encourage emotional bonds.
•Let the network navigate itself by sharing
leadership responsibilities/roles.

5. Supporting a Network
Network Guardians see, scaffold and
support network structure, such as:
•Communications between members of
the network;
•Shared workspace for collaborations;
•When and how members of the network
can engage with each other;
•Help others articulate their needs so the
network can capitalize on opportunities.

6. Thinking Ahead
1. How do you want to continue to
engage with this group beyond this
face-to-face meeting?
2. What would you like to get from
this group in the short term? The
long term?
3. What systems, structures or other
support would be helpful to support
ongoing connections and exchange
within this network?

7. Thinking Ahead
1. How do you want to continue to
engage with this group beyond this
face-to-face meeting?
2. What would you like to get from
this group in the short term? The
long term?
3. What systems, structures or other
support would be helpful to support
ongoing connections and exchange
within this network?