Book Chapter: Embedding a
Network Perspective Through Leadership

In the new book, The Organizational Network Fieldbook, Duke CE Regional Managing Director Michael Chavez and Project Director Mara Green contribute their point of view in a chapter titled “Embedding a Network Perspective Through Leadership.” They share some of their first-hand experiences in helping to move this topic from theory to application and explain alternative approaches to embedding networks—as a practice—into leadership at all levels, from executive teams to new hires. These exercises are called practices because they are intended not only to allow participants to learn about the power of social networks in an educational setting but also to provide a foundation for individuals to continue to work on their own leadership development over time. The book is the latest work from lead author and social networking expert Rob Cross and is intended to provide highly practical approaches to help leaders shift their focus from formal organizational structures to a better understanding of flexible networks. Cross is a member of Duke CE’s Global Learning Resource Network (GLRN) and has worked with Chavez and Green in the implementation of many of these approaches with Duke CE clients.

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