How is organizational network analysis conducted?
Organizational network analysis (ONA) is performed by collecting data on the relationships between individuals and teams within an organization. This data can be collected through surveys, interviews, or by tracking communication and collaboration data from email, instant messaging, and other tools.
Here is a step-by-step overview of how ONA is performed:
1. Define the scope of the analysis. What aspects of the organization’s network are you interested in studying? For example, you may be interested in studying the flow of information and communication within the organization, or the strength and frequency of collaboration between individuals and teams.
2. Collect data on the organization’s network. This data can be collected through surveys, interviews, or by tracking communication and collaboration data from email, instant messaging, and other tools.
3. Analyze the data using statistical and graphical methods. This analysis can be used to identify a variety of factors, such as the flow of information and communication within the organization, the strength and frequency of collaboration between individuals and teams, and the presence of silos and bottlenecks.
4. Interpret the results of the analysis. What do the results tell you about the organization’s network? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the network? What are the implications for the organization?
5. Develop strategies to improve the organization’s network. Based on the results of the analysis, you can develop strategies to improve communication and collaboration, foster innovation, enhance decision-making, manage organizational change, and improve employee engagement and productivity.
ONA can be a valuable tool for organizations of all sizes. By understanding their own networks, organizations can make more informed decisions about how to improve their performance and achieve their goals. Organalytic is here to help you.