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	<description>We are a network of over 20 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement.</description>
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		<title>Webinar: Identifying Key Players in Your Network &#8211; May 7</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every collaborative effort relies on a handful of key players to keep things moving—but do you know who they really are? Join us for a free live webinar on May 7th at 1:00 PM  to learn how to identify Influencers, Information Exchangers, and Relationship Brokers in your network using PARTNER CPRM™ and automated Key Player Analysis. We’ll break down the network science behind centrality metrics like Degree, Closeness, and Betweenness, and show you how to layer in trust and value scores to uncover not just who’s central—but who’s trusted and valued. Whether you&#8217;re building coalitions, supporting grantee networks, or tracking [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica;">Every collaborative effort relies on a handful of key players to keep things moving—but do you know who they really are?</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica;">Join us for a <strong>free live webinar</strong> on <strong>May 7th at 1:00 PM </strong> to learn how to identify Influencers, Information Exchangers, and Relationship Brokers in your network using PARTNER CPRM™ and automated Key Player Analysis.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica;">We’ll break down the network science behind centrality metrics like Degree, Closeness, and Betweenness, and show you how to layer in trust and value scores to uncover not just who’s central—but who’s <strong>trusted and valued</strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica;">Whether you&#8217;re building coalitions, supporting grantee networks, or tracking ecosystem health over time, this session will help you:</span></p>
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<li><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica;">Understand three network science metrics that reveal key roles</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica;">Add trust and value data for deeper, equity-focused insight</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica;">See how PARTNER CPRM™ makes analysis visual and actionable</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica;">Learn how this fits into your full CPRM workflow—from data collection to strategy</span></li>
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<p><a href="https://visiblenetworklabs.zoom.us/meeting/register/WbWL6FW-ReiK3RI7Mp2VRg#/registration">Learn more and register.</a></p>
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		<title>Webinar Series: Strengthening Social Connectedness &#8211; Feb 23</title>
		<link>https://phennd.org/update/webinar-series-strengthening-social-connectedness-feb-23/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[hillarya]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:58:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Explore the link between social connectedness and quality of life. Our new webinar series will include a mix of Visible Network Labs (VNL) experts, community partners, researchers, and others with experience involving social connectedness. We will look at the types and causes of adverse connectedness, such as social isolation, discuss the ways it affects different groups and communities, like older adults and children, and explore potential solutions involving technology, policy, and nature. Our upcoming webinar, Strengthening Social Connectedness among Older Adults, will be on February 23, 2022, 12:00 pm (MT).  Join us for a one-hour discussion on the importance of [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Explore the link between social connectedness and quality of life. Our <a href="https://visiblenetworklabs.com/strengthening-social-connectedness-a-vnl-webinar-series/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=January2022">new webinar series</a> will include a mix of Visible Network Labs (VNL) experts, community partners, researchers, and others with experience involving social connectedness. We will look at the types and causes of adverse connectedness, such as social isolation, discuss the ways it affects different groups and communities, like older adults and children, and explore potential solutions involving technology, policy, and nature.</p>
<p>Our upcoming webinar, <em>Strengthening Social Connectedness among Older Adults</em>, will be on <strong>February 23, 2022, 12:00 pm (MT)</strong>.  Join us for a one-hour discussion on the importance of social connectedness among older adults. This population is facing unique risks when it comes to social isolation and loneliness, so we are digging into the causes and sharing potential new solutions to strengthen social connectedness.</p>
<p><a href="https://visiblenetworklabs.com/strengthening-social-connectedness-a-vnl-webinar-series/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=January2022">See schedule of webinars.</a></p>
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		<title>Webinar: Strengthening Social Connectedness: Key Concepts &#038; Fundamentals &#8211; Jan 26</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:12:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[After nearly two years of social distancing and quarantines, people are more aware than ever of the importance of social connectedness. However there is often a great deal of confusion around this concept, including the different types of adverse connectedness and the ways it impacts our health and well-being. In the first webinar of 2022 we are covering the fundamentals and building clarity around some key social connectedness concepts. If your work involves addressing any of the social determinants of health, you will likely learn something new and helpful in this free webinar. Date and Time: January 26, 2022, 12:00 [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After nearly two years of social distancing and quarantines, people are more aware than ever of the importance of social connectedness. However there is often a great deal of confusion around this concept, including the different types of adverse connectedness and the ways it impacts our health and well-being.</p>
<p>In the first webinar of 2022 we are covering the fundamentals and building clarity around some key social connectedness concepts. If your work involves addressing any of the social determinants of health, you will likely learn something new and helpful in this free webinar.</p>
<p>Date and Time: <strong>January 26, 2022, 12:00 PM MT</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://visiblenetworklabs.com/strengthening-social-connectedness-key-concepts-webinar/">Learn more and register.</a></p>
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		<title>Webinar: Networks &#038; Health Equity: What&#8217;s the Connection? &#8211; May 27</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 18:34:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The COVID-19 Pandemic has made the health inequities in our healthcare system starkly visible. With communities of color facing higher than average rates of hospitalization and death, it is clear that we have a great deal of work to do to achieve health equity for all. Network science is a unique lens for exploring, learning, and innovating to achieve health equity. In our next Network Leadership Webinar on May 27, 2021, 12:00 PM MT, Bria Thomas, M.P.H, will be leading a discussion on health equity through the lens of network science and analysis. The webinar will help you think about [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The COVID-19 Pandemic has made the health inequities in our healthcare system starkly visible. With communities of color facing higher than average rates of hospitalization and death, it is clear that we have a great deal of work to do to achieve health equity for all. Network science is a unique lens for exploring, learning, and innovating to achieve health equity.</p>
<p>In our next Network Leadership Webinar on <strong>May 27, 2021, 12:00 PM MT</strong>, Bria Thomas, M.P.H, will be leading a discussion on health equity through the lens of network science and analysis. The webinar will help you think about health equity using a network science approach to build better solutions.</p>
<p><a href="https://visiblenetworklabs.com/networks-and-equity-diversity-inclusion-a-network-leader-webinar/">Register here.</a></p>
<p>If you have a pre-commitment, register anyway, and we will send you a recording and the slides in a follow-up email!</p>
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		<title>Webinar: Evaluating Collaboration From the Ground Up</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[hillarya]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2019 03:40:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[August 14 @ 10:00 am &#8211; 11:00 am Mountain Time Starting an evaluation of a coalition, network or other inter-organizational partnership isn’t easy. Join Leah Perkinson of Evergreen Consulting for an hour-long discussion on planning your evaluation the right way to make the most of your analysis. Leah is an Evaluation Consultant with Evergreen Consulting based in Burlington, Vermont. In this role, she conducts process and outcome evaluations for national training and technical assistance centers. This includes designing and implementing surveys, conducting in-depth interviews and focus groups, and developing case studies based on findings. She is a Network Leadership Training [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>August 14 @ 10:00 am &#8211; 11:00 am Mountain Time</p>
<p>Starting an evaluation of a coalition, network or other inter-organizational partnership isn’t easy. Join Leah Perkinson of Evergreen Consulting for an hour-long discussion on planning your evaluation the right way to make the most of your analysis.</p>
<p>Leah is an Evaluation Consultant with Evergreen Consulting based in Burlington, Vermont. In this role, she conducts process and outcome evaluations for national training and technical assistance centers. This includes designing and implementing surveys, conducting in-depth interviews and focus groups, and developing case studies based on findings. She is a Network Leadership Training Academy and Network Leadership Workshop graduate.</p>
<p>https://visiblenetworklabs.com/event/august-24-webinar-evaluating-collaboration-from-the-ground-up/</p>
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