Linking institutions with very different characteristics (values, student populations, or practical approaches)

Negative conception of networking

Lack of common objectives

Lack of time

Lack of commitment on the part of network members

Presence of individuality and/or competitiveness in relationships

Pressure from the administration or political agents

Highly hierarchical and vertical structures

The existence of opposing leaderships

Creation of a context with shared values and cultures

Involvement of all stakeholders in both the creation and maintenance of the network

Meetings that encourage dialogue, debate and decision-making

Sharing a joint purpose and commitment

Support from the Education Administration

Inclusion of networking in improvement plans

Distributed, lateral, transformational, or pedagogical leadership

Creating positions of responsibility where duties are distributed on a rotational basis