| Betweeness Position1 #243404 Betweenness indicates the degree to which a node forms a bridge or critical link between other nodes; it's value is the power to block or grant access to others. The more nodes that depend on you to make connections for them, the greater your potential value to them and thus the greater your power. |
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- CitationsAdd new citationList by: CiterankMapLink[1] Anatomy of a Social Network
Author: Dave Gray (citing Ron Burt)
Cited by: David Price 3:10 PM 5 January 2013 GMT
Citerank: (5) 243399Anatomy of a Social Network8FFB597, 243400BrokerageBrokerage is about developing the weak ties: building bridges and relationships between clusters. Brokers are in a position to see the differences between groups, to cross-pollinate ideas, and to develop the differences into new ideas and opportunities.959C6EF, 243401ClosureClosure is about developing the strong ties: building alignment, trust, reputation and community within the clusters. Trust-builders are in a position to understand the deep connections that bond the people together and give them common identity and purpose.959C6EF, 243402DegreeDegree is the number of connections a node has to other nodes. The value of a high degree is potential: the potential to connect and interact with a great number of other nodes in the network.959C6EF, 243403ClosenessCloseness is a measure of how easily a node can connect with other nodes. The value of closeness is ease of connection: The shorter the distance between you and other nodes, the fewer network “hops” you need to make, the easier it is for you to make connections when you need to.959C6EF
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