Network mapping can be used to better understand relationships between entities and identify important connections. Mapping relationships visually can reveal network properties, groups, and influential individuals. Examining different scenarios through network analysis may provide strategic insights for communication, change efforts, risk assessment, and more.
2. In many situations, a network of relationships exist
between various entities
A group of ...exist in a network
people... of interaction
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3. By mapping the network, we can begin to explore
the properties of certain relationships
Map colored
by gender
Note where
gender is
concentrated
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4. Further insight can be obtained by examining
併connectivity兵
The size of
the circle
denotes the
individual
nodes of
connectivity
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5. The network can be used to identify 併ego兵 and
併faction兵 groups...
Michael兵s Three factions within the
ego network entire network (identi鍖ed
by color)
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6. So how might you use this information?
Steve may be at risk Holly兵s and Russ兵s
of being inundated commitment might be key
by other兵s requests if communicating or
(depending on his instigating change
role)
There may be bene鍖t in
having Gery and Pat work
or receive training together
in order to develop a
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7. The technique can be used in more complex
networks...
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8. Let兵s assume that this network map depicts a
certain type of humanitarian aid...
We can use the map to
explore different scenarios
or identify risk
Example: What if a country
Node size denotes level of ceased to provide aid?
併connectiveness兵
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9. Examining different scenarios...
With US aid US ceases aid
The 併aid兵 network is redistributed and
other nations become more important
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10. Network mapping has been used in a number of
different areas...
Team building
Locating expertise Network vulnerability assessment
Workforce diversity Community economic development
Organization design Discovering communities of practice
Inter-network design Analyzing protein interaction
Diffusion of innovations networks
Post-merger integration Mapping and measuring information
Investigative journalism 鍖ow
Knowledge management Uncloaking corruption and indirect
Leadership development quid pro quo
Mapping terrorist networks Contact tracing in contagious disease
Industry ecosystem analysis
Discovering key opinion leaders
...and can provide valuable insight to complex
situations if used correctly
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