 | HIV/AIDS Networking Guide - A comprehensive resource for individuals and organisations who wish to build, strengthen or sustain a network (International Council of AIDS Service Organisations, 1997, 48 p.) |
 |  | (introduction...) |
| | Preface |
|  | About This Guide |
| | Why This Guide Was Developed |
| | What This Guide Will Do |
| | What This Guide Will Not Do |
| | How This Guide Is Organized |
| | Chapter 1 - Networking for a More Effective Response To HIV and AIDS |
| | Introduction |
| | What Do We Mean by Networking? |
| | Characteristics of a Network |
| | What Are the Benefits of Networking? |
| | Why Network? |
| | Network Activities |
| | Organizational Features of AIDS Networks |
| | The ICASO Story |
| | PHA Involvement in AIDS Networks |
| | Ensuring the Inclusion of People with HIV/AIDS In AIDS Networks |
| | Networking for Mutual Support |
| | Chapter 2 - Networking: What Makes it Work? |
| | Introduction |
| | Eight Steps to Building and Sustaining a Network |
| | Step one: Prepare a Statement of Purpose |
| | Step two: Define Goals and Objectives |
| | Examples of Network Statements of Purpose and Goals |
| | Step three: Create an Action Plan |
| | Step four: Establish Ground Rules |
| | Step five: Define a Decision-Making Process |
| | Step six: Prepare a Communications Plan |
| | Step seven: Choose an Organizational Structure |
| | Some Thoughts on How Networks Organize Themselves |
| | Step eight: Secure Resources |
| | Crucial Steps in Network Building |
| | Chapter 3 - Change and Challenges |
| | Introduction |
| | Sustaining Commitment |
| | Evaluation |
| | Letters of Commitment |
| | Resolving Conflict |
| | Responding to Conflict |
| | Communication |
| | Chapter 4 - Other Networking Issues |
| | Introduction |
| | Issue 1 - Mobilizing Resources |
| | Issue 2 - Electronic Mail and Networking in AIDS |
| | Personal Testimonials: E-mail and Networking |
| | Chapter 5 - Governing Body and Staff Issues in Formalized Networks |
| | Introduction |
| | Selecting a Governing Body |
| | Models for the Structure of the Governing Body |
| | Model 1: The Working/Administrative Governing Body |
| | Model 2: Collective |
| | Tips to Help Distinguish Between the Role of the Governing Body and Staff |
| | Basic Functions of Governing Bodies |
| | Sample Terms of Reference for a Member of a Governing Body |
| | Terms of Reference for the Governing Body of an Existing AIDS Network |
| | Defining the Role of Staff |
| | Job Description of Network Senior Staff Person |
| | Chapter 6 - Lessons Learned About Networking |
| | Introduction |
| | Factors and Conditions Influencing Networking Dynamics |
| | Why Networks Fail |
| | Networking Issues and Challenges |
| | Appendix - International HIV/AIDS Related Networks |
| | Invitation to comment on the HIV/AIDS Networking Guide |
How This Guide Is Organized
The rest of this Guide is divided into six main sections:
1. Networking for A More Effective Response to HIV and AIDS explains some key terms in the field of networking, provides a brief overview of the characteristics of a network, looks at what the benefits of networking are and the activities which are normally undertaken by networks, the organizational features of AIDS networks, and the advantages of significant PHA involvement in networks.
2. Networking: What Makes it Work? gives the nuts and bolts of planning for building and sustaining a network. Eight key actions are presented.
3. Change and Challenges provides suggestions on how to address the networking challenges of sustaining commitment, resolving conflict, and communication.
4. Other Networking Issues explores some aspects of networking which can have a negative impact on the development of a network development, presents some basic information on how to mobilize resources for network activities and looks at the benefits and possible constraints of electronic communication in networking.
5. Governing Body and Staff Issues gives guidance on how to meet the organizational development challenges associated with formal networks. It looks at selecting a governing body, models for the structure of a governing body, and the importance of defining the responsibilities of the governing body and staff.
6. Lessons Learned About Networking presents the reflections of people actively involved in networking on factors which can make or break a network.
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