At the start of one’s career, having the right network from an MBA or from a previous experience, helps an individual. But as one grows at work, it has often been noticed that the same proficiency at developing contacts, that had once propelled up his/ her career, is now limiting the person. This is because in larger roles, especially at larger companies, the focus is often on balancing the poles and maintaining the status quo. Individual ties however do matter, so the network density has to be increased, even if the organization isn’t too comfortable in it. Letting one use the network, also helps the firm in spreading out its talent recruitment process across informal chains. Even if the present business is not related, eventually there may be a requirement for the diverse chores.

Source:https://knowledge.insead.edu/leadership-organisations/rethinking-network-ties-5551

Uploaded Date:15 May 2019