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The Film is here – The Social Network about Facebook. But here is an opportunity to clear up a few misconceptions on what facebook is and what social networks are and why they are so important to our survival and wellbeing. Lets start with the basics; defining terms. What exactly is a social network, social network software and what is social network analysis?
The average UK Graduate now applies for 65 jobs before getting hired. . But did you know that William Gates III and Einstein both got their lucky breaks because of WHO they knew not WHAT they knew? (Mary Gates & Lou Gerstner at IBM, Einstein was unemployed for 2 years before his friend’s Dad noticed an ‘unremarkable physicist’…)
On a very hot friday, Tom delivered ‘an interesting’ (praise indeed!) presentation to the Team Rubber Team. A ‘Masterclass’ powerpoint? It’s not for us to say but take a look at what they said here… Read this nice review on their blog here.
Do you know the next Dysons? The South West Design Programme is looking for them. Like needles in haystacks & hens teeth – hi tech start ups are not always easy to come by but that’s exactly where our research division comes in – exploring social networks to find the diamonds in the clay…
Are your fat friends making you fat? New research by Christakis and Fowler shows the surprising power of social networks and how they shape our lives. Research since 1948 suggests that fatness, smoking, marriage etc are contagious…
Case Studies Coming Soon….
As recommended by The Bank of England, The Design Council, Coca-Cola, Sainsbury’s, ASDA, 3663, Creed Foodservice, Savage & Whitten, QinetiQ, Zurich, The Bank of Scotland, Santander, NatWest, & many more…
“Overall I have found the social network company to be excellent value for money and would not hesitate to recommend them to others”
(M.G Leadership Development Manager, Major UK Bank)
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Since 1997, The Social Network Company has delivered over 300 Social Capital programmes for company divisions, teams and leaders.
Recently (since 2005), The Social Network Company has delivered 50 social network workshops including Social Network Analysis (SNA) for FTSE 100 companies & SME’s.
We have a wealth of experience, feedback, return on investment and case studies.
Please contact us for more information.
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“Enjoyable, educational & eye-opening”
(S.W Senior Manager – FoodService Company)
“The Social Capital programme has certainly been a key element in the successful transition of a group of good individuals into a cohesive team generating sustainable business results”
(E.F, Divisional Director – Financial Services Plc)
“The training on social networks continues to have a significant impact on our performance – the dynamic approach was found to be very stimulating and challenging for the attendees – furthermore the use of leading edge training methodologies was I believe right for a company in leading edge technology”
(S.G Programme Performance Manager, High Tech Plc)
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To get things done – Leaders need 3 things:
1. Human capital – that is basic skills (numeracy/literacy etc),
2. They need decision making skills (bounded rationality, a basic understanding of game theory & self awareness) and
3. OTHER PEOPLE – as in – ‘a team’.
To engage a team, apart from carrots & sticks (incentives & punishments) leaders need social skills – in particular the skill of inspiring and motivating teams – in other words – social influencing skills.
The Social Influence coaching & training programmes from The Social Network Company offer just that – insights into how to engage with and influence teams.
With support, leaders can gain
1. Understanding of social psychology
2. Understanding of social capital and how to build it
3. Understanding of the 6 influencing skills & how to match them to different personalities.
Leadership programmes at The Social Network Company have been described as ‘stimulating’, ‘eye-opening’ and ‘excellent value for money’.
Please contact us for more information.
Social Network Analysis is about to enter the mainstream! (According to the Gartner Hype Cycle – it’s currently about 3-5 years ahead of itself) So get your business advantage now…before everyone else.. http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?id=1108412&ref=g_sitelink&ref=g_SiteLink http://marketsentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/HypeCycle-1.jpg
In May 2008 Science City Bristol was keen to research, explore and understand the networks of collaboration across the Bristol Region (of 127 companies) This is a (forthcoming paper) by D. Christopolous & T. Alcott of The Social Network Company – which reviews the findings – presented at the UK SNA conference Greenwhich University, July 2009 Science… Read More →