Chasing the turning points

Most processes, be it for example the implementation of a new policy or a development project, usually have a few crucial turning points, which decide over the success or failures of these processes. These moments are of special interest because they allow us to learn and to improve future activities. Until very recently Net-Map was [...]

How much money? How much trust?

After my Net-Map presentation in Beijing, a colleague remarked: “But it does make a difference, how much money I get from someone, not only if I do or don’t.” My colleague is right: it is interesting to know how strong the links in my network are: Who is my biggest supporter, who is my most [...]

Kinds of links

Think of everyone you know. Try to make a list of all different ways you interact with these people. What do you give to and get from them? Both lists (who you know and what kinds of links you maintain) will barely ever be absolutely complete, so this is more of an exercise to start [...]