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The strength of weak ties: Why your opportunity isn't where you think it is.
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In this bonus episode of The Secrets of Learning & Development, Julia and Valerie explore Mark Granovetter’s influential idea, The Strength of Weak Ties, and why the people we know less closely can often lead us to fresh ideas, unexpected opportunities and valuable new perspectives.
The conversation looks at why strong ties offer trust and depth, while weak ties can expand our thinking, connect us to different networks and help learning travel across organisations. From LinkedIn conversations to cross-team learning and brief…
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