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The Power and Weakness of Networks

Dr. Kimo QuaintanceUniversity of the German Federal Armed Forces@KimoQ

Why do cities get more innovative as they grow, but companies get less?

When Networks Rule

How is your organization adapting to faster, more agile competition?

When Networks Fail

Part I

Networks don't create new ideas.

Networks don't create new ideas.

Networks inhibit leadership formation.

When Networks Fail

Part II

Networks don't foster accountability.

(Sanctioning is harder with diversity)

How do we capture the strengths of networks while avoiding their weaknesses?

Networks are optimized for rapid communication and knowledge sharing.

Networks don't create new ideas.

Networks inhibit leadership formation.

Networks don't foster accountability.

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“What that means is that everyone gets access to unlimited information, communication, and education. At the same time, everyone has access to markets, and everyone has the tools to participate in the global market economy. This is not a world we have ever lived in.”

- Marc Andreesen (June 2014)

Dr. Kimo QuaintanceUniversität der Bundeswehr, München

kquaintance@gmail.com@KimoQ