Stand Together in High Impact NetworksKärin Butler Primuth

Networks are definingthe future of world mission

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74% of CEOs said PARTNERSHIP was a majorarea of progress for them in the past three years

Percentage of CEOssurveyed who

reported greateractivity & impact

over the pastthree years

across 11 areasof progress

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53% of CEOs said PARTNERSHIP was a criticalarea of need & opportunity for innovation in the future

Leadership development

Partnership

Globalization

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47% of CEOs said PARTNERSHIPS & NETWORKSwere some of the most likely factors to impact their organization

Personnel recruitment

Donor relationships

Partnerships & Networks

Discussion Questions:

• In what networks have you or your organization been involved?

• What is one benefit you have experienced?

• What is one challenge you have faced?

Three Benefits ofMissional Networks

1. Networks give you access tovital information, resources,and best practices to inform

your mission strategy

2. Networks enable you to effectivelypartner with the rapidly growing

Church and expanding mission forceof the Majority World

3. Networks enable you to leverage mutual strengths to accomplish more

together than is possible by any organization alone

Discussion Questions:

• What benefits might motivate you to participate in a network? Why?

• What barriers exist for you or others in your organization to actively participate in networks?

Three Steps to IntentionalInvolvement in Missional Networks

1. Internally assess your mission priorities

Microscope

2. Externally assess what networks exist

Telescope

3. Develop a collaboration friendly culture

Kaleidoscope

Discussion Question:

• What next step can you take to becomea more collaboration friendly organization?

Resources:

• Locate global, regional, country, and issue-specific networks @ linkingglobalvoices.com

• Information about network services and resources @ visionsynergy.net

• Sign up for the launch of a new collaboration resource site @ synergycommons.net

kprimuth@visionsynergy.net