#80 - Andrew Pitts - Polinode for ONA & What's Up with Vanderpump Rules?
Feb 18, 2024
auto_awesome
Podcast explores mapping networks with Polinode in people analytics, emphasizing diversity, and inclusion. Discusses unique Australian facts and cultural quirks. Analyzes network diagrams from Vanderpump Rules data using Polinode, highlighting global relationships and honeymoon reflections.
Job seekers face contradictory expectations in expressing interest and qualifications.
Identifying influencers within organizations can bridge communication gaps and drive collaboration.
Deep dives
The complexities of job seeking
Casey Mockel highlights the challenges and contradictions job seekers face, such as being open to work but not expressing it overtly, showing passion but not desperation, and meeting qualifications without being overqualified. The job search process can feel impossible with conflicting expectations and signals from employers.
Vanderpump Rules network analysis
The Vanderpump Rules TV show features a network of interconnected relationships and conflicts. The network map depicts sexual relationships with blue ties and interpersonal animosity with green ties. The network analysis reveals central players and insights into the dynamics of the show's relationships, highlighting the density of sexual ties and the significance of interconnections in shaping storylines.
Identifying Influencers and Improving Communication
One key point discussed in the podcast is the importance of identifying influential individuals within an organization. These influencers, often found at the middle or junior levels, can play a crucial role in breaking through communication barriers between senior and junior employees. One suggested approach is to bring these identified influencers together with the executive leadership team to facilitate improved bi-directional communication. Additionally, the podcast explores various applications of identifying influencers, such as change agent identification and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Breaking Silos and Encouraging Cross-Functional Collaboration
Another main idea discussed in the podcast is the challenge of breaking down silos within organizations and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The episode emphasizes the role of CEOs and People Analytics teams in addressing this challenge. Executives often struggle to get their teams to work together due to the inherent siloed nature of business units. Using Organizational Network Analysis (ONA), it becomes possible to gain a comprehensive view of the network and identify areas lacking collaboration. ONA can be applied at different levels, from the executive team to smaller groups, promoting cross-functional connections and breaking down silos.
Your support will help the podcast cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect