Understanding+Networks

**Books and Articles**

 * [|The Networked Nonprofit]: An article about how nonprofit leaders are achieving greater impact by working through networks. Includes detailed examples. (By Jane Wei-Skillern and Sonia Marciano in 2008.)
 * [|Building Smart Communities Through Network Weaving] An introduction to the basics on networks, how they evolve, and how they can be shaped for social impact—illustrated through a case study. (By Valdis Krebs and June Holley in 2006.)
 * [|The Networked Nonprofit.] A book rich with examples on how nonprofits are using social media to 'power social networks for change.' (By Beth Kanter and Allison Fine in 2010.)
 * Christakis and Fowler - Connected
 * [|Net Work: A Practical Guide to Creating and Sustaining Networks at Work and in the World] Practical advice and the underlying theory for how to create and sustain networks. Includes chapters on purpose, structure, style, and values, as well as tools and methods for applying a network lens. (By Patti Anklam in 2007.)
 * [|Networks that Work] An accessible guide for social sector practitioners who wish to create or work with networks, includes checklists and questions to guide the process of network formation. (By Paul Vandeventer and Myrna Mandell.)

**Blogs**

 * [|Network Weaving] A blog where three leading experts in mapping, analyzing and weaving networks share their experiences and insights. (By Valdis Krebs, Jack Ricchiuto & June Holley.)
 * [|Networking Action]. A blog by leading network scholar, Steve Wadell


 * Videos**
 * [|Christakis TED video]: The hidden influence of social networks: Nicholas Christakis on TED.com
 * [|Social Networking in Plain English]A two-minute engaging and easy-to-understand video on the basics of social networking and what it means for the average person. (By Common Craft in 2007.)