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Ecosystem Elements

Ecosystems are complex adaptive networks of different assets and the relationships between them. Wondering what that means? You’re not alone! This topic breaks down ecosystems into their component parts to help you get a full understanding of them

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The Assets of Ecosystems

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Ecosystems are made up of different "things", including Organizations, Resource, People, Jobs, Events, and News. These "things" are called Assets, and they are the nodes of every ecosystem. There are both Primary and Secondary Assets, and we break them down here.

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Relationships: The Edges of Ecosystems

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If Assets form the nodes of an ecosystem, what forms the edges? Relationships! How different assets relate to eachother form the core network that underlies an ecosystem - we break down the different types of relationships and what we can learn from them

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Attributes of Ecosystems

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We know now that Ecosystems are made of Assets and Relationships, and that each of these components have characteristics of their own. But what attributes define ecosystems as a whole? Here, we discuss Ecosystem Attributes such as their Unifying Factors, Size, Interconnectedness, and Stage of Development

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Introduction to Ecosystem-Led Development (Coming Soon)

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Ecosystem-Led Development is a paradigm for developing effective solutions to complex, systems-level problems by leveraging the characteristics of ecosystems to create more effective, efficient, and equitable change initiatives.

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Start Here: Ecosystems 101

Still wondering if we’re talking about the green ones? Ecosystems 101 provides a high-level overview about ecosystems: what they are, why they matter, how we map them, and how they can be leveraged for change. If you're not sure where to start, start here!

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Elements of Ecosystems

Ecosystems are complex adaptive networks of different assets and the relationships between them. Wondering what that means? You’re not alone! This topic breaks down ecosystems into their component parts to help you get a full understanding of them

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Ecosystem Challenges

Whether you’re dealing with a corporate network or an entire state’s economy, many ecosystems face the same challenges, including silos, misalignment, and difficulty sustaining momentum. We break down the causes of these challenges & provides ways to address them

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Types of Ecosystems

Many people have heard of entrepreneurial ecosystems before. But industries, corporate networks, and impact initiatives are also types of ecosystems - we explain the similarities and differences between different types of ecosystems, and how that influences each of them

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Ecosystem Elements

Ecosystems are complex adaptive networks of different assets and the relationships between them. Wondering what that means? You’re not alone! This topic breaks down ecosystems into their component parts to help you get a full understanding of them

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