Your network value: $ 719,308
A closer look at your network value
The range of your network is above the statistical average. This alone makes you stand out from the crowd. A network of this size demands high-maintenance. From a statistical point of view there is a limt to the number of individuals with whom any one person can maintain stable relationships. This mean number of individuals is approx. 150 persons. (For more information see Dunbar's Number and The Dunbar Number as a Limit to Group Sizes).
Organisational tools, which help you professionally juggle these contacts e.g. http://www.xing.com/ offer a simple and effective way to manage and maintain your contact network.
The diversity of your network is close to ideal. Networks, which can have a positive impact on your career usually consist of business relationships or contacts stemming from studies or spare time. It's often the case that these connections start off particularly strong but become weaker as time goes by. Start reactivating these contacts. XING.com is a great way to find old college friends and refresh those ties.
We asked you how varied your contacts are and you indicated that your network is very varied. A heterogenous network is very valuable and you should already be reaping the benefits. The more assorted and diverse your contacts are, the more you'll gain in terms of different perspectives and information. (Ref: The Strength of weak ties: A network theory revisited, Mark Granovetter ).
People, who you're regularly in contact with are of high value for daily business, however they add little to your overall network value. In contrast, people who you used to have regular contact with in the past and now not that often ( e.g. former colleagues or old college friends) are particularly valuable. (Ref: Granovetter's Weak Ties - How Weak Is Weak? ). These old ties can quite easily be reactivated, especially when you need new ideas, input, inspiration or information.
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