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„Clubs are much better than their reputation: Nepotism and advantageous thinking are exceptions, common values like honesty, trust and altruism are the rule in networks.
– Alexander Wolf
Only 10% would leave their network if they could not generate orders for themselves, whereas an overwhelming 83% would leave their network if they felt surrounded by too many people with a clear sales interest. 64% even see the bad image of many networks as a result, because „too much selling is going on there“. Only 28% see network relations most likely to be suitable for „recommendations“, most (54%) are only looking for information exchange in networks and are always willing to give more than they get: Only 39% think that giving more than „the other person is willing or able to give“ is a burden for a network relationship.
The network professionals are quite critical of the scene: only 41% have a purely positive opinion of networks. In each case 50% of the asked ones are the opinion that the bad image of networks from too much staged exclusivity develops, and/or originates from the fact that frequently „not the members count and the network exists only for the advantage of the organization“.
Only 34% of club members believe that networks promote corrupt behavior and therefore have a poor public image. Search for values: Most professional networkers look for classic values in clubs such as trust, honesty, integrity and respect. When asked what harms relationships within a network the most, 97% each responded „when one is involved in criminal activities“ and „when one’s
trust is abused“. 96% and 93% respectively see the violation of „sincerity“ or „esteem“ as a network killer. An impressive 72% consider it harmful when relationships develop into nepotism. Goals: New people, new horizons: when asked what the most important expectations of a network are, the most frequently cited answers (with 45% and 44% respectively) were: „Get to know new people“ and „Broaden your horizons&quo
How do you ensure a balanced relationship between giving and taking? When do you have to take stock? In the third survey among networkers the benefits of give & take are discussed
Which values are important to you in relationships? How do you create a relationship of trust? In the second survey you will find all networker answers on the topic of trust and
The Dictyonomy Institute was founded by Alexander S. Wolf in 2009 to further develop sustainable networking.
The institute focuses on innovative methods to implement cross-sectoral collaboration, sustainable partnerships, team building SDG 17, community building & group connectivity.