Informal social networks reveal sources of energy, power, influence, and the real pathway of how work gets done within and between organizations.  

Genetic Alliance’s goal in applying organizational network theory is to build capacity within the genetics community by becoming more fluid, dynamic, efficient, and less bounded.   

As a preliminary step in defining the network, we gathered surveys from the genetics and advocacy community that asked:

    •    From which organizations do you get information to accomplish your goals?  In other                   words, which organizations provide credible information to you to get your job done?
    •    Which organizations do you seek out for advice, opinions, or expertise?  Which                      organizations provide guidance and direction to your organization?
    •    Which organizations are resources and supporters of innovation for your                                  organization?  Which organizations convey new ideas that can help your                                   organization?

Genetic Alliance is a member of The Network Roundtable at the University of Virginia and consults with Rob Cross, director of The Network Roundtable and Valdis Krebs, developer of InFlow software.  

This project is supported through the Access to Credible Genetics Resources Network by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).