Bonus chapter: Social capital

Often books on networking focus simply on ‘personal networking’. In this chapter you will discover what social capital is and how the structure, size and diversity of your network can impact on your success. We will also explore practical tools that you may use to assess your social capital or use within your own team or organisation.

What does it take to be successful?

In his brilliant book Achieving Success through Social Capital the author Wayne Baker, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the University of Michigan, recounts that he frequently asks people the question ‘What does it take to be successful in your personal and professional ...

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