Networks have been the solution found by many organizations to solve complex issues, because through them it is possible to accelerate learning, stimulate collaboration and catalyze systems9 change. The purpose of this research is to answer the following research question: "How can axis 6 of NPISA Porto be an effective network?". This research was based on a case study, the Axis 6 network of Núcleo de Planeamento e Intervenção aos Sem-Abrigo do Porto (NPISA Porto), which includes fifty voluntary organizations that provide support to the homeless and which faces several challenges, namely because it is a network of significant size. A qualitative approach was therefore used, opting for a range of methods including direct observation, a survey and interviews with key players in this network. The literature on the subject of networks shows that the network approach prioritizes relationships based on trust, shared leadership, collective effort and collaboration. By fostering in-depth experiences that strengthen relationships between network members, they discover a common purpose that motivates them to contribute and collaborate. However, this is a gradual process that requires certain stages to be completed, which will be described in detail throughout this paper. After comparing what was found in the literature with the reality of the network analyzed, recommendations were suggested for the coordination of axis 6, since the network's effectiveness was limited, but with great potential for development.
Date of Award | 17 Jul 2024 |
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Original language | Portuguese |
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Awarding Institution | - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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Supervisor | Raquel Campos Franco (Supervisor) |
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- Networks
- Network effectiveness
- Strategy
- Collaboration
- Network management
- Homeless
- Volunteering
O desafio do trabalho em rede: o caso do eixo 6 do NPISA Porto
Almeida, M. L. P. G. D. C. (Student). 17 Jul 2024
Student thesis: Master's Thesis