Table 1.

Lifecycle Model for guiding network development

Lifecycle stage	Main activities
Planning	Connect key members, define purpose of network, discuss value of network to individuals and organizations
Formation	Develop collaborations, negotiate network focus and identity, exchange/share knowledge, develop sense of collective and shared ownership over the network
Maturation	Focus and expand the network
Sustainability	Continue network activities considered effective
Termination or transition	Identify when network effectiveness has diminished and transition to other issues or goals

^a Adapted from Robeson.¹⁴