The Power of Networks: Relational Intelligence and Network Weaving
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In a world increasingly driven by fleeting transactions, how do we build enduring connections that foster resilience and purposeful change? In this episode of Signal Shift, we welcome Victoria Mulligan, a futurist and co-founder of Design Futures Aotearoa in New Zealand. Victoria introduces the crucial distinction between a network and a community, emphasizing investment over mere connection. She unveils the powerful practice of network mapping, making invisible relationships visible to strategically strengthen collaboration and shared potential. The conversation delves into "network weaving," the intentional art of building trust across boundaries, highlighting it as a foundational, yet often unresourced, skill. Victoria also shares profound insights into how women naturally prioritize the relational, fostering psychological safety and deeper conversations essential for tackling complex challenges. Discover why prioritizing stewardship over strategy, and relationship over transaction, is key to unlocking the transformative power of networks for a more adaptable future.
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Chapters
1. The Power of Networks: Relational Intelligence and Network Weaving (00:00:00)
2. Network vs. Community: The Power of Investment and Shared Values (00:00:40)
3. Mapping the Invisible: Visualizing Connections for Strategic Impact (00:04:58)
4. Network Weaving: Fostering Trust and Building Relationships Across Boundaries (00:09:03)
5. Relational Intelligence: Why Women Are Key to Transforming Networks (00:16:48)
6. Beyond Transaction: Asking the Questions That Unlock Network Potential (00:21:22)
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