The Networked Collaborator
summary
Argues that organizational network analysis (survey plus passive communication data) maps the informal “fungal web” of who actually shares information, trust and expertise, then tracks metrics—density, reciprocity, hub distribution—and interventions. Cites example results like 4% trust 6% advice connections in a large org, proposes experiments (one‑day showcases, communities of practice, triad peer coaching, onboarding buddies, cross‑functional pods, interest clubs), and reports iterative measurement of impact rather than one‑off events to grow useful cross‑team connectivity.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Introduction and welcome
- 1:49Forest metaphor for collaboration
- 5:22Organizational network analysis
- 8:55Impact of remote work on networks
- 13:53Key network metrics explained
- 16:46Increasing network density
- 20:18Building reciprocity in networks
- 23:07Expanding network connections
- 27:21Diversity in collaborative networks
- 31:39Starting small with interventions
- 32:43Conclusion and call to action
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