This case was created in 2014 and talks about Los Angeles-based Magnolia Community Initiative- a network of 70 authorities, not-for-profit and for-profit organizations from variant sectors - is pursuing to create population-level change for 110,000 individuals in a neighborhood plagued by poverty and low education levels. The case discusses the challenges for such a network and raises questions about 1) how to measure progress and outcomes and 2) what factors promote success or failure.
Magnolia Community Initiative A Network Approach to Population-Level Change Case Study Solution
The six-year old initiative had constructed the big network linked participating organizations together to better serve customers, and designed a brand new data driven system for measuring progress and results. However, MCI had not yet seen any improvements in population-level outcomes or intermediate-level results for the neighborhood. MCI is an example of "Collective Impact," an approach to solving social issues that requires dedication from many groups around a standard agenda - with the particular characteristics of a focused infrastructure, a dedicated staff, a structured process, shared measurements, constant communication and mutually reinforcing activities among all participants.
PUBLICATION DATE: March 12, 2014 PRODUCT #: SM226-PDF-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
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