I am increasingly interested in learning/teaching myself methods for visualising networks and innovation systems in the context of intervention for ecodesign. There are a number of interesting tools and resources available such as network workbench, Pajek and many eyes. There are also some interesting low-tech versions such as Net-Map.
Net-Map is an interview-based mapping tool that helps people understand, visualize, discuss, and improve situations in which many different actors influence outcomes . By creating Influence Network Maps, individuals and groups can clarify their own view of a situation, foster discussion, and develop a strategic approach to their networking activities. More specifically, Net-Map helps players to determine
- what actors are involved in a given network,
- how they are linked,
- how influential they are, and
- what their goals are.
Determining linkages, levels of influence, and goals allows users to be more strategic about how they act in these complex situations.
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