Network Leadership Series
Our Fall 2023 cohort is FULL!
The next cohort will be Spring 2024. If you would like to be notified when registration opens, please join our waiting list and we will be sure to notify you!
Working at the intersection of theory and practice, the Network Leadership Series is a cohort-style training to deepen the understanding and practice of network coordination. Participants will learn useful tools and frameworks while collectively exploring ways to apply learned strategies in their home networks, within organizations, and with other practitioners.
VIEW CURRICULUM“I have been thoroughly enjoying the Network Leadership series. This has added a lot of value as a leader of a network organisation and also to our ANDE Members.”
No two trainings are exactly alike. In each training we include our current best thinking alongside examples from our work with networks. The series unfolds in weekly online gatherings over two months, co-facilitated by Converge practitioners with diverse specialties in systems strategy, design, facilitation, education, and evaluation. Each session offers small group learning and builds depth across our core topics. During the series, you’ll receive resources, session recordings, and peer consult opportunities.
NETWORK MINDSET & EMERGENCE
Focus on the network theory of change and how we leverage the key differences between organizations and networks to create impact.
“Converge has helped us to understand and manage our network better, understanding that dynamic tensions will always exist has been particularly helpful to me for the networks I support.”
NETWORK COORDINATION
Focus on coordination roles and how network weaving, communications framing, and project support contribute to network vitality.
“Converge has helped our whole team understand the best-in-class thinking behind networks; how they evolve and are woven.”
PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT
Focus on the ways network members engage and how creating opportunities for people to connect and collaborate generates value.
“We see a positive impact on the health of our network and the strength of relationships we have been able to foster—especially through the 5Cs approach.”
The Network Leadership Series might be for you if you are a:
Network weaver, coordinator, or leader actively supporting a network.
Consultant applying network principles with your clients.
Leader interested in integrating network principles in your organization.
Systems change advocate engaging complexity in public policy and community organizing.
Funder or program officer, curious about supporting your network partners.
“You’ve given me a new way of thinking about pretty much everything. I’ve realized how stuck in this old paradigm I have been. Thank you for nudging me to really see what impact networks are about.”
Learning Outcomes
We are excited about advancing the capability of impact networks to unleash people’s creative potential to address complex challenges through collaborative learning and action. Converge is committed to advancing the field of networks practice by making network leadership and coordination accessible to all.
Grow your capability to engage network mindset in cultivating impact networks.
Learn network coordination practices that facilitate connection, invite engagement and support collaborative action.
Share impact network experiences and approaches brought by other practitioners in the field.
Access and innovate on frameworks and practices for network coordination.
What Participants are Saying
“It’s been a blast being part of this cohort, especially for someone like myself who is providing leadership for the first time in a network. I am grateful for the opportunity!”
“The balance between providing theory and allowing small group discussion on practice has enabled us to learn in a practical way and also develop new relationships.”
“The Network Leadership series has helped me gain an understanding of a variety of tools and techniques which I can apply as the Network Coordinator to better managethe network, as well as providing me with connections to a peer group of colleagues also running networks."
Your Network Leadership Series Facilitators
Fall 2023
Carri is a systems strategist and masterful facilitator who partners with systems change leaders to cultivate thriving organizations and networks. Her clients include regional and global networks, coordination teams, and executives. She brings a bright spirit of generosity, detail-orientation, and a patient, caring essence that facilitates a relaxed state among individuals while navigating change.
She is based in Portland, Oregon and enjoys working globally. Carri holds a BA in Political Theory and a MA in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management. She is certified as a True Purpose Coach for individuals and organizations.
Toni is a consultant, facilitator, coach, and thought partner. The values that root her work are collaboration, emergence, care, relationships, and liberation. She believes in building on the strengths of individuals and groups, with a goal to create a safe and inviting space for reflection, creativity, strategic thinking and collaboration.
Toni founded Esper House consultancy in 2015, partnering with diverse teams, groups, organizations, networks, agencies and individuals for leadership development, visioning and planning processes and community engagement projects.
Teletha co-creates human-centric systems and processes with people in organizations and networks.
She believes that systems and processes function best when they are created in collaboration with the people who use them, align with the operational and strategic needs of the organization or network, fit into the organizational culture, and are useful for day-to-day management.