Organizational Network Analysis Training

The training is intended for professional development, and the certificate obtained does not replace the MYK authorization certificate required for trainings that mandate MYK certification.

Training Information
Duration: 10 hours
Participant Capacity: Each group is conducted with a maximum of 20 participants.

Training Objective

The Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) training aims to measure various communication and interaction networks at the individual level within an organization. Using the obtained information (network data), it not only uncovers hidden, implicit relationships between employees that are not visible in everyday practice, but also highlights the collaboration capabilities and strengths of employees, departments, and the organization as a whole.

Through this analysis, managers can identify communication gaps between teams and departments and gain insight into bottlenecks in communication. As such, this analytical method forms the foundation for organizational improvement efforts. In summary, Organizational Network Analysis provides valuable insights especially for Human Resources professionals and managers.

Within the framework of this training program, participants will learn both the theoretical aspects of how to design, implement, and interpret an Organizational Network Analysis for an organization and practical applications using the PAJEK software package.

Training Content

1. Introduction to Network Analysis

Elements of a network, network, network diagram
Statistical properties of networks
Adjacency matrix and graphical representation, interpretation

2. Network Data, Measurement, and Sampling

Network data, measurement, and levels of measurement
Data collection tools, conceptual questions, and basic measurement instruments
Sampling, topology, network topology, and basic statistical measures

3. Organizational Network Analysis

Organization, organizational structure, and its types
Formal and informal structures
Analysis of informal structures
Levels of analysis and key aspects to observe for analysts

4. Analysis Examples and the Importance of Informal Structures

Example: Oil organization
Example: Computer company
Importance and management of informal structures
Importance of networks for managers and employees

5. Organizational Network Analysis Methodology

Organizational Network Analysis (ONA)
Social networks and social network theory
Social network analysis and application steps

6. Quantitative Data Analysis

Descriptive Analysis:

Degree, degree centrality, and degree distribution
Size, average degree, density, paths, distance, diameter
Closeness centrality, betweenness centrality, eigenvector centrality
Clustering and clustering coefficient, dyad and triad counts

Inferential Analysis:

Using network statistics in correlation, regression analyses, and hypothesis testing

7. Introduction to PAJEK Software

PAJEK program installation and main interface
Basic functions
Preparing data files and importing into the program
Data visualization and interpretation

8. Calculating Network Statistics in PAJEK

Calculating input, output, and all degrees
Input closeness, output closeness, all closeness, betweenness centrality
Clustering coefficients (individual and global)
Size, density, average degree, and diameter statistics
Interpretation of results

9. Practical Example 1

How to design and prepare an organizational network analysis for a real organization
How to conduct the analysis
How to perform and interpret analyses using PAJEK

10. Practical Example 2

Another real-world example of preparing, conducting, and analyzing an organizational network analysis
Use of PAJEK for calculations and interpretation

The training is available for corporate collaboration (organizations or companies as legal entities) and individual applications are not accepted. The content of the training can be replanned according to the profile and needs of corporate participants.Through mutual discussions, the scope of the training and the mode of delivery (In-person or Online) are determined, and the relevant processes are completed. Once an agreement is reached, the schedules of your participants and our instructors are coordinated, and the location of the training is finalized.

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