Net Work
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (912 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0750682973 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Leave it to Patti Anklam to write such an enlivening and well-written account of how various forms of networking and networks are transforming how we work. All in all a very worthwhile addition to the literature and quite valuable to all practitioners"-- Larry Prusak, Distinguished Fellow, Babson College
"Net Work" according to Dr Graham A Durant-Law CSC. I've just finished reading "Net Work: A Practical Guide to Creating and Sustaining Networks at Work and in the World" by Patti Anklam , who is a recognised practitioner in network analysis circles. The central theme is we work through informal and formal networks, which may be tangible or intangible, but all have value. Her primary assumption is that all networks can be mapped. These maps serve to describe the network and provide a diagnosis of the health of the mapped entity, albeit the map is a snapshot in time. Patti's premise is if the network can be mapped and described then the network can be managed and weaved - a. Ross Dawson said The many varieties of networks in business. What most attracts me to Patti Anklam's book Net Work is that it so pragmatic. There are far too many business books that ultimately offer few insights into specific actions to take. Net Work both provides a deep understanding of the nature of networks, and also practical steps on how to tap their value.Patti has also achieved something important that I don't think has been done well before: provide an overview of the many different facets of network thinking and methodologies that are relevant to organizations. Through her own broad personal network, she is familiar with and been able to draw on the thinking of Rob Cros. "How to make networks work in organizatons" according to N. Welch. Patti Anklam, well known as a top consultant in social (or organizational) network analysis, has produced an excellent book on the topic that looks at the work that is required to make networks work effectivele. We hear so much these days about networks and yet few people have the expertise or knowledge required to effectively diagnose, create, sustain or utilize them effectively. This book is a hands-on guide to creating and growing networks and how they can be used to drive new value in organizations.
There is yet another class of network that is not yet well defined, and for which the norms and governance models are emerging--networks such as inter-company and intra-company learning and collaboration networks; independent consultants who share common interests and passions who want to remain independent but work collaboratively and consistently with like-minded others. Patti Anklam provides a guide for leaders and participants to work within and lead purposeful social networks “in the world.” Awareness of “networks” and “networked organizations”