Reflecting and Analyzing on Social Network Experiences

Reflect on your social networking experiences and think of any ties you have (or had) with individuals or

groups who provided any of the following:

1. The opportunity to pursue a new job or career. Explain.
2. Much-needed direction and support. Explain.
3. The motivation to be creative and try something new. Explain.

How did these ties impact you personally and/or professionally? Explain.

In your subsequent postings analyze
these and other benefits of their networks in more depth.
Specifically, what patterns emerge when they examine the value of: 1)
diverse ties and 2) strong and weak ties? How can social networking be
used to:

1. Build diverse networks
2. Diminish the global digital divide
3. Minimize online micro-aggressions
4. Create a resource for sharing through networking
5. Create personal empowerment through networking
6. Managerial cross cultural opportunities though social networking