Network analysis and organisational reflection

In the realm of network research, valuable insights emerge that map out networks of collaboration and information flow, as well as potential challenges between teams and organisational units. This process, in turn, reveals pathways for development and highlights key contributors.

Description

Information

Target: Leaders, Employees
Audience: Organization
Workspace: Online, Offline
Duration: N/A

As a result of the process

  • identify key figures in various dimensions (e.g. opinion leaders, information flow influencers)
  • model organisational group dynamics so as to enhance internal cooperation pathways
  • highlight important employees, their acceptance, workload and embeddedness
  • reveal central and peripheral players, as well as the most accepted and reliable individuals
  • create an organisational map that displays attitudes and motivations across the whole organisation.

Network of mutual personal connections

Strong personal connections are crucial motivators at work. Isolated individuals face burnout, disengagement and reduced performance. Managers must ensure these connections exist throughout the organisation and invest in solutions where they are lacking.

Priority networks

Priority networks unveil leadership roles in companies. They reveal whether top leaders drive priorities or if uncertainty leads to confusion and a lack of direction.

Opinion leaders in the organisation

Colleagues with informal influence affect opinions. Recognising and involving them strategically helps leaders enhance communication, engagement and motivation.

Collaboration networks

This network analysis session identifies cooperation strengths and challenges. Mapping collaborations highlights workflow gaps and inefficiencies. Solutions include structural changes, process re-definition, and facilitated discussions for smoother cooperation.

Professional networks

Professional networks indicate access to knowledge sharing and identify top experts. Mapping these networks can uncover issues like uncertainty and expert overload. Solutions include knowledge-sharing forums and improving access to key experts.

Communication networks

Communication networks show information flow intensity. They reveal gaps and overload. Enhancements include adjusting meetings and utilising tools like Confluence or Slack for improved efficiency.

Personal and professional impact

The PageRank method assesses colleagues’ impacts across personal and professional dimensions. Identifying key colleagues streamlines critical decisions and information sharing for faster, smoother changes.