Social Network Assessment and Development Assignment
A. Read the “How to build your network” HBR case (Uzzi & Dunlap, 2005) and do the activity described in the “Diagnose your network” section on page 3-4. According to the principles described in the article and our discussions, how could your network be improved? What are its strengths and weaknesses? Be sure to include your network worksheet in your paper.
B. Create a profile in an online professional networking site such as LinkedIn. Take specific actions to improve your network.
C. Write a 3-4 page (double spaced) paper in which you summarize what you did and what you discovered, incorporating at least 3 concepts from the reading. Be sure to provide your network diagnosis with your paper and discuss detailed actions you took or could take to improve your network (both online and offline).
