This link has been bookmarked by 8 people . It was first bookmarked on 10 Feb 2008, by Jennifer Maddrell.
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14 Mar 11
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However, the problem for formal organizations that do have overall "organization" needs and goals is that these highly effective informal networks are created and sustained to satisfy individual goals and motivations and NOT some shared common goal. Herein lies the "collaboration" toward a common goal versus "connection" over shared individual interests difference. Unfortunately, informal networks tend to break down when pushed to "collaborate" on an externally mandated shared goal. Given the informal nature, there is no incentive to stick around (stay connected) when the group is no longer meeting your individual needs.
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Again, informal networks seem to work best in supporting areas where individual needs intersect. It is in the formal networks where common goals and strategies can be set and monitored, but it is within the networks of informal connections where the real magic seems to happen.
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10 May 10
Giorgio BertiniWhat are the advantages of formal vs. informal networks? Any way to have it both ways? Or is it an inevitable conflict?
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16 Feb 10
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23 Apr 09
Steve Mackenzieinformal learning networks for an individual can be a valuable additional tool to support the formal learning or goal orientated networks that are a natural part of a business or organisation
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19 Apr 09
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09 Feb 08
edtechtalkjm: what do you think of listervs in this "day and age" ... great conversations seem to be "lost", but there is privacy to consider, I guess ...
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Jennifer Maddrelljm: what do you think of listervs in this "day and age" ... great conversations seem to be "lost", but there is privacy to consider, I guess ...
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