Networks Linked to Change Success, Boston.Com
If you've ever wondered about whether networks really make a difference, you now have an answer. A joint study sponsored by the Northeast HR Association and Partnering Resources, LLC finds new links between networks and change success. Some of the findings include:
- The success of a change initiative is linked to the strength of the change leader(s)' personal networks.
- HR professionals use multiple methods during change to leverage informal networks--but don't realize that they're tapping into network analysis techniques.
- People rely on formal leaders for making decisions, solving problems, and giving advice during change... potentially causing bottlenecks due to over-reliance on leaders.
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