*THE* book on social network analysis in organizations is finally available from Amazon.com. I just received notice yesterday that my advance order had shipped! The Hidden Power of Social Networks, by Rob Cross and Andrew Parker, is a comprehensive view of the methodology of mapping networks, including the types of organizational diagnoses, interventions, and analyses. It’s chock full of cases, and a really terrific book. I plan to give copies to my clients, as a way to encourage them to think more about how understanding the networks in their organizations can improve business performance Kudos to my teachers, Rob and Andrew.

Hubert Saint Onge, who recently completed a workshop on strategic knowledge management for one of my clients, has also been working on

The Conductive Organization, whose work he previewed with me and my clients. He brings a new metaphor to literature of knowledge management, and the usual practical advice you’d expect from the author of Communities of Practice for Strategic Advantage.

I’m delighted to have had the opportunity to work with these great people, who continue to share their own learning so generously.