How can we enable diverse people to take on leadership functions in a decentralized way?

Leaders are powerful levers for the growth and health of networks. They can help ensure activities are designed based on constituents' needs and interests, disseminate and spread core values and principles, and engage an important diversity of perspectives and ideas.

As a network grows, they can also reduce the burden on coordinating teams, helping to decentralize processes of weaving, connecting, and engagement.

But coordinating a group of leaders that effectively take on ownership and control of network processes and activities is notoriously tough. In this session, we will bring together four network leaders from around the globe to explain how they do it!.

What will I gain? 

Key audience takeaways will focus on:

• How to leverage leaders across a network

• Methods to decentralize network processes for self-management

• Different models supporting network leadership

• Approaches for collective and participatory decision-making

With an incredible line-up of speakers

Network leaders, thinkers, and doers from across the world, actively experimenting with network leadership models around the globe:

• Tim Mobbs, Head of Networks, Teach First
• Alberto Masetti-Zannini, Global Development Director, Impact Hub Network
• Donita Mosoti, Lead, Partnership and Membership, Tax Justice Network Africa logo
• Sofie Kange, SOKE Consultants

Facilitated by Marta Kanarkiewicz, Fito Facilitator

Hosted at the Bonfire Circle

As the stars begin to shine their light across the network festival grounds, we ignite our bonfire circle. Since ancient times, the fire was where we gathered, shared stories and listened to each other's wisdom among the crackling of the wood. At the bonfire circle you can expect intimate, small conversations that support us to go deeper into the transformative power of networks. Join the circle and share your story!

What is the Networks Festival?

Embark on a month-long journey filled with connection, curiosity, and play bringing together thousands of changemakers, funders, conveners, companies, and governments to explore the power of networks to transform our world.

As you step into the festival grounds, you'll be greeted by a buzzing atmosphere of excitement and innovation. Everywhere you look, there are people eagerly discussing the latest breakthroughs in network theory, sharing stories of how networks have changed their lives and communities, and dreaming up new ways to harness the power of connections.

Leveraging the power of lived experience, we will strengthen our collective practice, directly increase funding opportunities for networks, and foster new collaborations to scale innovations and amplify transformational impact on the lives of billions around the world.

Whether you're a seasoned networker, curious changemaker, or philanthropist interest in "doing things differently" – there's something for everyone at the Networks Festival. Join us!