The Network Journey map is a visual description of the three different stages (Exploration, Formation, Operation) that we typically see in the development of a network. The map shows the goals, steps, success factors, and potential pitfalls present in each stage…
26 Apr 2018 by Daniel Dow
This infographic by Stacey Olson-Steele highlights eight key differences between Traditional Leaders and Collaborative Leaders. This is an excellent resource to show how collaborative leadership (aka Network Leadership) requires a different mindset, values, and set of skills.
20 Sep 2017 by Stacey Olson-Steele | Source: eLearning Infographics
What does a network facilitator or partnership facilitator actually do? They are not “bosses” in the traditional sense. Nor are they mere administrators. No, a facilitator helps the entire group stay focused on their commonly shared goals and find productive ways to work together. Many times, groups get “stuck” in the “desert of creativity” – going around in circles without any clear path toward fruitful collaboration. It is the job of the neutral facilitator to help their groups find common ground and move forward together. This is sometimes difficult, but other times it is simply a matter of helping people see things from a different perspective. Here is a story that illustrates this well. It is a story about a camel…
05 Dec 2016 by Daniel Dow
In this video, Manuel Lima, senior UX design lead at Microsoft, explains how networks have become the primary metaphor for understanding our world and solving major challenges. The shift from hierarchical thinking systems thinking
25 Oct 2016 by Daniel Dow
I was recently on an early morning trip to the airport for a flight overseas. In my city, the road to the airport crosses a bridge over a large lake. After crossing the bridge, I heard an ambulance siren coming up behind the rear of my car. Along with other drivers I pulled over and said a prayer for whoever was inside the ambulance…
22 Jun 2016 by Daniel Dow
… In the early days of the Tour, cyclists were not allowed to ride close to each other, but as cycling speeds have become faster and faster over the years, the modern peloton has become a central feature of the race. That is the Peloton Principle – racing together saves energy and increases performance. Think about that for a moment in your own ministry context. Could you imagine a 40% improvement in your work?…
21 Jun 2016 by Daniel Dow
While honor-shame is the primary operating system for 80% of the world, it remains a significant blind spot in Western culture, theology, and missiology. It also has significant implications for leaders of cross-cultural teams. Watch this 5 minute animation explaining honor & shame for Christian ministry.
18 Mar 2016 by Daniel Dow
Has God given you a dream to achieve? a vision to fulfill? a cause to conquer? a burden for breakthrough in some area of ministry Take a look around. You are likely to find many others who share the same passion. Time and time again, we have seen that the dreams stirring in one person’s heart are the same dreams stirring in another person’s heart…
18 Feb 2016 by Daniel Dow
Collaboration is the future of world mission. Nothing significant will happen among the unreached without greater collaboration among Christian leaders, churches, and mission organizations. We recently learned about an unusual mathematician who can teach us a lot about the value of collaboration. His name is Paul Erdős …
