Experiment – Creating informal networks as a nervous system

Encourage individuals and teams to create a network to connect them with others outside of their usual group. They can ask for introductions to those who they want to form a working relationship with, or they may be just interested to find out more about what that person or team does.

Premise: Helping our team to form a network will not only give them the context of the wider organization, it will give them contacts who will help them find the information they need.

Model: Foster a network that connects people with others from both inside and outside their team. The simplest format for individuals to meet each other is through one-on-ones. If it's team to team, organize a team meet ...

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