Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

PART ONE: ALIGNMENT: HOW TO ENSURE THAT NETWORKS SUPPORT STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES.

1. Aligning Networks with Strategic Value Propositions.

2. Working Through Networks to Align Culture and Strategy.

PART TWO: EXECUTION: HOW TO DRIVE NETWORK MANAGEMENT INTO CORE PROCESSES.

3. Managing Rapid Innovation Through Effective Networks.

4. Driving Financial Return Through Network Investments.

5. Delivering Results Through Process Networks.

6. Delivering Results Through Project-Based Networks.

PART THREE: ADAPTATION: HOW TO PROMOTE FLEXIBILITY THROUGH NETWORK-CENTRIC HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES.

7. Driving Performance by Replicating High Performers? Networks.

8. Speeding Productivity in Newcomers and Avoiding Knowledge Drain.

9. The Road Ahead: Emerging Opportunities for the Network Perspective.

About the Authors.

Notes.

Index.