Copies of my 100-page “Report” on understanding and leveraging networks in organizations has finally reached print! I completed this Report for the Ark Group last fall and hoped to see it much sooner than now, but at last it is finished and available. I was pleased with it when I finished it, and still think it is a good bit of work. I’ve put into it:

• The broad perspective of networks, ways in which they are important to organizations,
• A tutorial on network patterns and structures (for the lay person) and how they provide clues to what is happening in organizations and networks
• Examples and cases of using network analysis to solve specific business problems
• Review of the methods and tools that can be used in response to the diagnosis of a network — interventions — including insights into how various forms of social software can be used
• Summary of the overall methodology for network analysis and guidelines for “selling” ONA projects to management

In short, it’s kind of the complete representation of my view and understanding of the world of people networks and the tools to understand and leverage them. I can’t wait to find out how it is used and received.

The format is that of an analyst-style report, so it’s a bit pricey (345 pounds UK), but I think it’s worth it. I’ll post a link to the site for ordering when it comes up, meanwhile you can send mail to Adam Scrimshire for details.

I used much of the content and style of the report in developing the 2-day MasterClass that I am giving for the Ark Group. I’ve recently heard from most of the attendees of the March MasterClass in London; all have started projects and are building competencies either individually or in their companies in ONA. My next MasterClass will be in Chicago, October 6-7.