Group Networks
Group Networks allow us to allocate people to oversee more than one Group. For example, we may have several groups in the same area, each with their own Group Leader, but we are also able to have someone who oversees all of those groups. This is done by creating a Group Network and assigning someone as the overseer of that network.
We can create a Group Network by going to Settings in the menu. Next we need to click Group Networks, Unlock the page, click New Group Network at the top of the page, give our new Group Network a name and click the Create button.
We are able to create hierarchies of Networks, so that an overseer of Network A will also be an overseer of Network B and Network C. An overseer of Network B will also be an overseer of Network C.
Add Groups to a Network
Once we have created our Networks, we can add our Groups to them. Go to Settings, click Groups and then click the Group Networks button. We can then choose which Network, or Networks, the Group will be part of by ticking the checkboxes. Once the Networks are selected, click Save All at the bottom of the window.
Add Group Network Overseers
To make someone a Group Network Overseer, we need to go to the People module and search for the person who is to become the overseer. We can then click their name in the list, click the Edit button and click the Group Networks tab. Click the Add Record button. If we have more than one Location, we can select the Location that the Network is in, or we can select All Campuses. We can then select the Network that we want this person to oversee.
If we want them to oversee more than one network, we can click Add Record again and select the details for any subsequent networks they will oversee. Once we have selected all the networks they will oversee, click the Save button.
An overseer will have access to all groups in their network, or networks, and will be able to add and remove members, take attendance and add events to the group calendar. They do not have to be added as a member of the group.