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"Collaborative Networks: a key element of organizational capability"
October 26, 2006

Presented by Hubert Saint-Onge

New technology and virtual tools allow for work to get done through unprecedented levels of interaction and collaboration. This new reality is having a radical impact on how organizations work and create value. As these networks become more and more prevalent, work no longer follows the hierarchical structure of the organization. "Network structures" are becoming the platform for capability building at both the individual and organizational levels.

Organizational performance today has come to depend on a higher capacity for collaboration, learning and innovation in order to cope with a fast changing environment. More than ever collaborative networks are essential to providing integrated solutions.

This session will explore the following questions:

  • How do collaborative networks complement the hierarchical structure of an organization?
  • What are the characteristics of a networked organizational environment?
  • What are the leadership implications of leading through networks?
  • How do you build the capability for greater levels of collaboration?
  • How can management teams foster high levels of collaboration?
  • What concrete steps can be taken to gradually increase the collaborative index of an organization?
  • How do you structure an intervention to enhance collaboration between organizational units?

Hubert Saint-Onge is the founder and Principal of SaintOnge Alliance. Hubert's client work showcases the extensive experience he accumulated as a senior executive in the oil industry as well as in financial services. Hubert was featured as one of five practitioners around the world who have had the most impact on organizations according to authors Larry Prusak and Tom Davenport in What's the Big Idea? Creating and Capitalizing on the Best New Management Thinking.

Hubert holds an Honors BA in Political Science from York University and an MA in Political Science from Carleton University. He was appointed by the Prime Minister to the Board of The Canadian Centre for Management Development between 1995 and 1999. He has given presentations across North America, Europe and Asia on organizational learning, leadership development, and knowledge value creation. In addition to publishing a number of articles on these subjects, Hubert has also co-authored two leading-edge books in the field since 2002. His most recent book The Conductive Organization provides a blueprint for creating knowledge-based cultures in organizations to achieve breakthrough performance.

Recognized by Harvard University for his thought leadership in the field, Hubert has been appointed a Visiting Scholar to Harvard for the 2005/2006 year.

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