April 9, 2026
On January 22, Root Change’s Rachel Dickinson joined a networking call with members of the IAC Berlin community to offer an introduction to Social Network Analysis (SNA)— what it is, why it matters, and how network coordinators can put it to practical use.
The session was designed as a hands-on orientation focused on the questions that network leaders actually face: Are the right people connected to each other? Where are the gaps? And how do you know whether your network is becoming more resilient over time?
SNA offers a way to make those questions answerable by making structures visible. A network map is, at its core, a snapshot in time and a prompt for reflection. It shows you who’s central, who’s isolated, where collaboration is already flowing, where it isn’t, and how dynamics change over time. That visibility creates space for more intentional coordination decisions.
The IAC Berlin team published a write-up of the session’s core concepts and frameworks, which you can read here.
If your network is grappling with similar questions, or if you’re wondering whether SNA might be a fit for an evaluation or learning partnership, we’d love to connect! Reach out at info@rootchange.org.
