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Ecosystem Roles
A variety of roles at different phases and levels of ecosystem work
Working with ecosystems is complex and multi-layered, requiring a variety of roles at different phases and levels.
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CATALYST
A catalyst nudges and stimulates the ecosystem towards a new value proposition. Actors stepping into this temporary role plan for their withdrawal by ensuring their interventions also support the overall resilience of the ecosystem.
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COMMUNITY DRIVER
A community driver stewards the community (bonding).
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CONSUMER
A consumer uses the products and values that an ecosystem offers and gives valuable feedback.
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CONVENER
A convener uses its own social capital to bring together diverse actors who might not encounter each other in their usual contexts, holding space for them in order to spark exchange and activity in the ecosystem.
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CONNECTOR
A connector facilitates the interaction of people, ideas, and resources (bridging).
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HOSPICE WORKER
A hospice worker provides compassionate care and support for outdated roles, ideas, and initiatives in order to help them to phase out with dignity.
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DOER
A doer takes action, moves first, and tests and scales ideas.
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LEARNING FACILITATOR
A learning facilitator strengthens the ecosystem's capacity to learn and adapt.
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SUPPORTER
A supporter provides resources of all kinds.
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STORYTELLER
A storyteller crafts, communicates, and takes care of a compelling shared narrative.
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HUB
A hub enables actors to connect and collaborate, share resources, and co-evolve.
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ORCHESTRATOR
An orchestrator is an internal and continuous role that requires the legitimacy to act in the name of the ecosystem. Like a keystone species, an orchestrator aims to support the efficacy of the ecosystem by attracting new actors, enabling interactions between different actors, and providing and facilitating resources, infrastructure, and platforms.
This role card invites reflection on how this role manifests in your ecosystem.