There is a science and math governing the structure of organizational, business, financial, and interpersonal networks. We specialize in using the tools of combinatrics, matrix algebra, and graph theory to quantify, diagram, analyze and quantify relationships, networks, communities, organizations and their structures.

NETWORK CAPITAL

Physical capital signifies value captured in physical goods and objects, including equipment, structures, and products. Human capital generally refers to value stored in individuals - usually in terms of knowledge skills, and experience. Network capital or social capital refers to measuring how networks and relationships can be leveraged for a purpose. Network capital research is a powerful tool for:

• Identifying where networking resources should be allocated to meet strategic goals
• Measuring where contacts are invested compared to where they should be
• Building strategies to better utilize internal or shared resources

NETWORK ANALYSIS

Not all networks are equal; the relationships of one individual can be well-connected, diverse and far-reaching, while for another few and overlapping. Individual networks tie together to create organizational and community network structures.

Network analysis can be used to quantify communication, exchange, and relationships in any group, organization or community. It can identify leaders and influencers, gatekeepers and weavers, and individuals who are bridges to other networks or marginal to the group. It can identify groups within the network, and be used to make strategic observations about those groups. Network analysis is becoming a very widely recognized tool for such applications as:

• Identifying “high value” individuals in an organization - whom can you least afford to lose?
• Documenting a company’s “hidden organization chart”
• Screening databases for hidden connections among individuals
• Identifying opinion leaders and influencers in markets
• Documenting change within a community or organization