Table 1.

Components related to the principles of pragmatism and sustainability.

	PRAGMATISM	SUSTAINABILITY
Focus of network activities	Joint activity around specified objectives, often short-term goals Goal attainment (individual/organizational) Getting things done	Participation Building consensus/trust Empowering participants to take responsibility for actions and outcomes, capacity building
Reason for collaboration	External requirements and obligations Response to opportunities	Embedding of network for long-term development Commitment to common purpose
Leadership	Marginalise differences to get things done Directive style Fast and informal decision-making	Acknowledge differences and include different interests and views Coordinating style Inclusive and empowering