SYLLABUS Organizational Network Analysis Self-paced online Learn to set up an organizational network analysis and create masterclass an x-ray vision into the inner workings of your organization. INDEX About the AIHR Academy Page 3 Masterclass overview Page 4 Learning objectives Page 6 Who you will learn from Page 7 What you will learn Page 8 Your success team Page 13 Frequently Asked Questions Page 14 Enroll Now Page 16 Organizational Network Analysis | Syllabus Copyright © HR Analytics Academy | Page 2 ABOUT THE AIHR ACADEMY With the HR Analytics Academy we recorded so that you can learn whenever and teach the skills that you need in order wherever it’s most convenient. By placing to succeed in the field of People you in the driver’s seat we enable you to optimize your own learning curve and Analytics. By teaching you to leverage complete each course at your own pace. the power of data, we enable you to claim the strategic impact that you Practical bite-sized lessons deserve. The practical nature of our courses and the People Analytics is about leveraging data in way they are structured is what sets us apart. order to make better informed (data-driven) Our lessons are bite-sized and conveniently people decisions. Decisions which in the end split up into several modules. Within each drive better outcomes for both the business module you will typically find a combination and employees. of 3 – 4 video lessons, a short quiz, reading materials that provide extra context, a piece Online learning portal of bonus content, and a practical assignment All of our courses and masterclasses are that will help you put your new skills into delivered through the online learning portal. practice. They are self-paced and the lessons are pre- Organizational Network Analysis | Syllabus Copyright © HR Analytics Academy | Page 3 MASTERCLASS OVERVIEW OVERVIEW 4 Self-paced English Yes Modules Duration language Certificate 7 7 12 PDCs Credits Months SHRM HRCI Access FRAMEWORK The most common HR practices are still Organizational Network Analysis (or ONA) centered on the individual and human capital. enables an x-ray vision into the inner Today, teams and networks are becoming workings of an organization – a powerful tool increasingly important and social capital is to visualize the flow of information and known to be critical for both people and collaboration between groups. But how can organizations. Analyzing the strengths and you apply this to your organization? weaknesses of the networks within your In this masterclass, Michal Gradshtein organization will enable you to increase teaches you exactly what ONA is and the productivity, foster innovation, manage risks, various purposes for which it can be applied. and more. You will acquire practical techniques and learn to apply organizational network analysis to your organization’s data. Organizational Network Analysis | Syllabus Copyright © HR Analytics Academy | Page 4 WHAT YOU GET Paper and digital Reading 14 Video certificates materials & lessons upon Bonus content completion Quizzes and 30-day Practical money back Assignments guarantee STUDENTS ▶ The ‘Organizational Network Analysis’ Masterclass is for anyone who wants to become an ONA expert and unlock the power of network analysis. ▶ There are no prerequisites for this masterclass. No prior knowledge is required. Organizational Network Analysis | Syllabus Copyright © HR Analytics Academy | Page 5 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learn to run your own Organizational Network Analysis Understand how you can collect the data required for ONA Understand the ethical considerations for conducting ONA Learn how ONA helps you visualize human capital within your organization Understand how to generate insights on both an individual level, as well as an organizational level from ONA Learn to visualize insights gathered from ONA Organizational Network Analysis | Syllabus Copyright © HR Analytics Academy | Page 6 WHO YOU WILL LEARN FROM Michal Gradshtein is an organizational psychologist and the founder and CEO of StarLinks. Michal is guiding organizations in the realms of network thinking and working through various means, including workshops and organizational network analysis (ONA). Michal has work experience in global organizations, such as P&G and Bosch PT, and in a variety of industries (e.g. communication, higher education, agriculture, and government). MICHAL GRADSHTEIN She holds a M.Sc. with honors in Organizational Psychology from The Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chicago and did her PhD research on Organizational Behavior at Tel-Aviv University. Organizational Network Analysis | Syllabus Copyright © HR Analytics Academy | Page 7 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN MODULE 1 THE BUSINESS CASE & NETWORK BASICS ▶ 1: Introduction to ONA ⁃ Describe several business cases for ONA ⁃ Understand how ONA can help your organization ⁃ Explain the various domains of ONA ▶ 2: What is a Network? ⁃ Understand how a network under study may differ from a real network ⁃ Explain how there isn’t just one organizational network ⁃ Describe how you should use ONA correctly ▶ 3: Optimizing the Network ⁃ Understand how there is no clear ideal network ⁃ Describe how existing research can help you in ONA ⁃ Explain how you can use benchmarks ▶ Course & Reading Materials Organizational Network Analysis | Syllabus Copyright © HR Analytics Academy | Page 8 MODULE 2 Algorithms in ONA ▶ 4: The Foundation ⁃ Understand the business case behind ONA ⁃ Describe the ethical considerations behind ONA ⁃ Explain how you should approach each ONA from a business- and ethical standpoint ▶ 5: The Process ⁃ Understand how you can conduct an ONA in-house ⁃ Explain how communicating ONA is vital to its success ⁃ Describe the ways you can conduct an ONA ▶ 6: Data Collection ⁃ Explain how attribute- and network data are recorded differently ⁃ Describe how you can collect data ⁃ Understand the implications behind collecting data ▶ 7: Using Questionnaires ⁃ Understand how you should setup a questionnaire ⁃ Explain how you can derive the most value for ONA ⁃ Describe several questions for questionnaires ▶ Course & Reading Materials Organizational Network Analysis | Syllabus Copyright © HR Analytics Academy | Page 9 MODULE 3 VOICE OF THE EMPLOYEE ▶ 8: Organizing the Data ⁃ Explain how you should prepare the data ⁃ Describe how you can minimize missing data ⁃ Understand how complementary data can increase the value derived by ONA ▶ 9: Basic Analyses: Individual Level ⁃ Understand how you can define individuals ⁃ Describe how you can look at immediate ego networks ⁃ Explain how you should analyze indirect ego networks ▶ 10: Basic Analyses: Whole Network & Groups ⁃ Describe how you can look at changes in structure ⁃ Understand how you should define groups ⁃ Explain how you can analyze the whole network ▶ Course & Reading Materials Organizational Network Analysis | Syllabus Copyright © HR Analytics Academy | Page 10 MODULE 4 INSIGHTS & VISUALIZATION ▶ 11: Organizational Insights ⁃ Explain common pitfalls with organizational insights ⁃ Describe in what way you have to look at the analyses ⁃ Understand how you should frame insights ▶ 12: Individual Insights ⁃ Understand the ethical concerns of providing insights to individuals ⁃ Describe how you can create individual insights ⁃ Explain the bigger picture behind individual insights ▶ 13: Visualization ⁃ Describe how you can make network graphics ⁃ Understand what other visualizations could be used to visualize networks ⁃ Explain the dangers of network graphics ▶ 14: Summary and Next Steps ⁃ Describe how you can run an ONA ⁃ Understand the key points behind ONA ⁃ Explain the next steps that you can take ▶ Course & Reading Materials Organizational Network Analysis | Syllabus Copyright © HR Analytics Academy | Page 11 OUR ALUMNI WORK AT Organizational Network Analysis | Syllabus Copyright © HR Analytics Academy | Page 12 YOUR SUCCESS TEAM Receive a personalized approach to online education that ensures you’re supported by the HR Analytics Academy throughout your learning journey. Head Learning Facilitator A subject matter expert from the HR Analytics Academy who’ll guide you through content-related challenges Success Manager Your dedicated support rep at the HR Analytics Academy, available during business hours to resolve technical and administrative challenges Global Support Team This team is here to solve your tech- related and administrative queries and concerns Organizational Network Analysis | Syllabus Copyright © HR Analytics Academy | Page 13 FAQ Why should I enroll in this program? As HR professionals, we know that the strength of an organization lies in its people. However, current methods do not allow you to gain insights into the inner workings of an organization. With Organizational Network Analysis (ONA), a growing trend in HR Analytics, you will have a powerful technique that will allow you to analyze the flow of information and collaboration between groups, increasing productivity and innovation for your organization. What is ONA? ONA refers to Organizational Network Analysis, a method for studying communication and socio-technical networks within an organization. This technique creates statistical and graphical models of people, groups, knowledge and resources of organizational systems. It is based on social network theory and, more specifically, dynamic network analysis. When can I start? Whenever you want! All the lessons of this masterclass are pre-recorded. You determine when you start. From the moment you start the course, you will have 12 months full