tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217455775853150102.comments2023-03-25T04:17:08.931-04:00HaChavayaDeborah Fishmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590810117525118277noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217455775853150102.post-24929892577796842222012-05-30T19:53:21.006-04:002012-05-30T19:53:21.006-04:00Hi Deborah,
Thanks for an excellent general covera...Hi Deborah,<br />Thanks for an excellent general coverage and for prolifirating the idea of network weaving. From my work experience, I strongly share your view that network weaving indeed constitute a make-or-break for professional and semi-professional, subject-oriented networks. Most of the (potential) users of these networks lack elementary technical know-how required to start using - and later on to effectively use - the social networks that are at their disposal. It is not enough that the network be there accessible for anyone interested, even with a plethora of tools. <br />The average user is a professional in some field (in my case, Jewish education) not necessarily computer-related, meaning that the average user does not have the knowledege or abilities necessary to access first, then to take advantage of the social network which is at their disposal. They need someone readily available who will guide them comfortably into that zone and will help them get acquinated at their own pace to the new environment. Network weavers can be an excellent answer to this need, making the experience more welcoming while enriching their social network with more users who are capable of submitting their own posts.Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439120662703254411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217455775853150102.post-66946222671800510992012-02-14T15:28:08.747-05:002012-02-14T15:28:08.747-05:00Beautifully articulated! I agree 100%. I think it ...Beautifully articulated! I agree 100%. I think it was Clay Shirky who said that we're not suffering from information overload, but filter failure. There have always been more books than we'd ever have the chance to read, or songs than we'd ever be able to listen to, but we had very clear ways of filtering through what was interesting, important, or relevant. Today, we need to be more intentional about how we do that because there's more content than ever before, it's being created more quickly, the market penetration for the mechanisms that deliver that content is light years faster than it has been in the past, and we have instant access - we can see it all, right there, at any moment. I love the idea of networks as the ultimately curators, and I think we all see evidence of that in our own lives, so it rings true.Miriam Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601953498617969596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217455775853150102.post-79858815135736521122012-01-03T21:47:59.155-05:002012-01-03T21:47:59.155-05:00Thanks, Naava, for the thoughtful comments! I defi...Thanks, Naava, for the thoughtful comments! I definitely agree with you that network-weaving has implications for everyone, and that's an important point.Deborah Fishmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16590810117525118277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217455775853150102.post-89579047837512416172012-01-03T20:59:30.768-05:002012-01-03T20:59:30.768-05:00I enjoyed your post and also was glad to explore s...I enjoyed your post and also was glad to explore some of your links - e.g. about hubs, and difference between community organizer and network weaver - really useful distinction.<br /><br />I am glad you spoke to these skills being part of both the specific network weaver but also and equally important - we all are interconnected and are part of networks - and if we as individuals embrace some of the skills of network weaving - we can create more value for the networks we care about and live in. <br /><br />If you notice two people within a network who have similar interests you might think why should I bother taking the time and energy to introduce them to each other -- but doing so, builds a triangle of trust -- two people with each other and with you. With it, likely comes greater loyalty to the network goals overall. Greater loyalty may translate into bringing more resource or more people into the network you care about. <br /><br />So, there are skills network weavers use that we all can use.<br /><br />NaavaNaava Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05004862806947496479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217455775853150102.post-76047350309221105452012-01-03T14:17:59.637-05:002012-01-03T14:17:59.637-05:00Great post, lots of great insights on here for Jew...Great post, lots of great insights on here for Jewish network weavers and those desiring to be network weavers. To your point about curation rather than search, note that there is already no such thing as "the" results to a google search. Rather, google algorithmically tailors the search results to your location, time of day, and other info. It stands to reason that if google, the master of search, is moving in this direction, then soon the Internet as a whole will move there.Tal Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07832330459975224932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217455775853150102.post-47819578011301805792011-12-20T13:44:49.918-05:002011-12-20T13:44:49.918-05:00Great post. Of the posts that don't mention m...Great post. Of the posts that don't mention me or Ayelet, this is definitely my favorite. I would suggest you linkify it a bit, link to http://www.amazon.com/Linked-Everything-Connected-Else-Means/dp/0452284392/ and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clustering_coefficient and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Erd%C5%91s and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfr%C3%A9d_R%C3%A9nyi etc.<br /><br />Also, I'd define a community as having a clustering coefficient close to one, but not necessarily equal to one.<br /><br />I look forward to reading more about this and what you think are the applications.<br /><br />Finally, I recommend you refer to the "hubs" instead as the "community shapers" (see http://www.forumblog.org/blog/2011/10/who-are-the-global-shapers.html)Tal Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07832330459975224932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217455775853150102.post-4906989547995887732011-12-01T20:49:03.564-05:002011-12-01T20:49:03.564-05:00I am delighted to be expanding my network and disc...I am delighted to be expanding my network and discovering others who share my passion for network weaving. I am happy to be interviewed.<br /><br />Naava Frank naavafrank1@gmail.comNaava Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05004862806947496479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217455775853150102.post-26930283596251567632011-12-01T14:29:06.652-05:002011-12-01T14:29:06.652-05:00Great point, Anita! I think that's so true - t...Great point, Anita! I think that's so true - that ability to listen and connect, and to balance your needs with those of others. You clearly have some indepth networking experience/credentials - would love to talk more!<br /><br />Thanks, Miriam, for your support and spreading the word! Looking forward to being in touch with everyone!Deborah Fishmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16590810117525118277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217455775853150102.post-30125708431587326502011-12-01T14:22:10.287-05:002011-12-01T14:22:10.287-05:00One of the greatest traits of a good networker, I ...One of the greatest traits of a good networker, I think, is that of listening. We can meet lots and lots of people, carry around a real or virtual Rolodex in our heads or computers...but the thing that makes a good networker is the listening component that lets you say, "Aha....I know someone you need to meet...". To do that means getting out of your own space, and be willing to recommend someone else. It means you've already asked the questions of those other people you know, so you're aware of their activities, specialties, interests, etc. And, still balance that with making sure others know about yours.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03757380542050143508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217455775853150102.post-83870584249634089182011-12-01T14:02:50.673-05:002011-12-01T14:02:50.673-05:00I love this idea and will be spreading it far and ...I love this idea and will be spreading it far and wide. There's nothing like sharing stories - and using those stories to connect super-connectors - to really ignite new ideas. B'hatzlacha!Miriam Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601953498617969596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217455775853150102.post-43227190202201796522011-05-03T14:32:27.622-04:002011-05-03T14:32:27.622-04:00Israeli's don't do the "18 months&quo...Israeli's don't do the "18 months" thing. You need to say "A year and 6 months".Yosef Weinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409109643277629186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217455775853150102.post-33619424490646195472011-04-26T23:09:54.354-04:002011-04-26T23:09:54.354-04:00Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement - especiall...Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement - especially coming from someone who actually had the chavaya of experiencing my driving (I'm better now! I promise!) Would love your help.Deborah Fishmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16590810117525118277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217455775853150102.post-29502421547452079582011-04-26T06:28:39.060-04:002011-04-26T06:28:39.060-04:00I think it is a solid choice - but you can go more...I think it is a solid choice - but you can go more ways than one! If you have a home base you can go some places by car, and other places by bus. GPS works well at times - and is especially helpful for the out-of-the-way places. For stuff around TLV or Be'er Sheva, even Jerusalem, buses are definitely the way to go. <br /><br />When you have a general list of attractions tell me and I can help you plan the best route.Ariel Beeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11018072098339747503noreply@blogger.com