Beyond organization charts and process maps is a hidden web of relationships that drives performance and innovation. Employees activate these informal connections when they need to solve problems, make decisions, or get the lowdown on what’s happening in the company. All in all, seven hidden networks influence a corporation’s strategic success. This white paper describes these networks and demonstrates the problems that can occur when networks are misaligned.
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