Stephen Downes

Oh, I really like these guides. They're based on the recognition that people are "organizing strategic networks—rather than relying on conventional, centralized organizations—to have a positive impact on a pressing social challenge." The series of six medium-length guides (downloads here) identify and explain key network organization principles. The advice is solid and well-founded, clear and easy to follow, and supported with examples and worksheets you can use with your own networks. To get a sense, have a look at the Starter Guide (28 page PDF) or Mapping Networks (26 page PDF) resources.