Our Network Capacity Guides

Our proprietary Network Diagnostic Framework is the foundation for how we think about networks. The framework defines three core components of networks including network capacities, a set of competencies and attributes required to help a network achieve its mission.


 

The network capacities in particular are the building blocks of effective networks:

 

Our Network Capacity Guides delve into the conceptual and practical details of each network capacity with a background reading to deepen your understanding and a worksheet to use to improve your practice. You can use the guides by yourself or with your teammates.

Collective Mind Guide to Shared Purpose

Collective Mind Guide to Membership

Collective Mind Guide to Leadership

Collective Mind Guide to Culture

Collective Mind Guide to Infrastructure

Collective Mind Guide to Resources

Collective Mind Guide to Measurement


Looking for more?

See more on our Network Diagnostic Framework.

Check out our (free) Introduction to Networks and Network Management training video to learn more about our Network Diagnostic Framework and how we think about network management.

Read more about network capacities:  What capacities do networks need to succeed?

Read more about network functions and organizational functions: Form follows function follows shared purpose: network functions and backbone roles