Use Hawen or other tools to regularely analyse the social network every 6 months. Compare results over time. If needed analyse on a more indivudal level, as long as not it does not vilolate your organisation’s integrety policies.

To be told that you are part of the group, confirms your belongings and increases your wish to contribute to common success. On the other end, if you’re not told, your motivation to contribute will diminish and impact your performance. Ultimately, people who don’t feel they belong to the group are likely to leave within a short time.

% isolates in network per quarter

When forming project groups, intentionally mix people from different departments or clusters (guided by your network map). Rotate team compositions over time to ensure diverse exposure.

To be told that you are part of the group, confirms your belongings and increases your wish to contribute to common success. On the other end, if you’re not told, your motivation to contribute will diminish and impact your performance. Ultimately, people who don’t feel they belong to the group are likely to leave within a short time.

% projects with >2 departments

Managers identifies the “isolated islands” and put extra focus on getting to know them better and improve the manager/employee relationship. They are coached to actively acknowledge these individuals in meetings, newsletters, or team chats. Encourage managers to assign visible responsibilities (e.g., presenting results in a meeting), to highlight their contributions.

To be told that you are part of the group, confirms your belongings and increases your wish to contribute to common success. On the other end, if you’re not told, your motivation to contribute will diminish and impact your performance. Ultimately, people who don’t feel they belong to the group are likely to leave within a short time.

# isolated employees identified and Change in their incoming ties

Organize periodic campaigns where employees must send appreciation to at least one colleague outside their usual collaboration group. Use e.g. Hawen to support your effort.

To be told that you are part of the group, confirms your belongings and increases your wish to contribute to common success. On the other end, if you’re not told, your motivation to contribute will diminish and impact your performance. Ultimately, people who don’t feel they belong to the group are likely to leave within a short time.

# appreciation msgs to outside colleagues