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Your social network is an invaluable resource for personal and professional growth. But how do you know how strong your network really is? In this blog post, we discuss six short tests to assess this. For each test, we provide a description, do's and don'ts, and a practical example.<\/p>\n
Measure how quickly and often people in your network respond to your messages. Do<\/em>: Look at the quality of the responses. Don't<\/em>: Do not expect everyone to always respond immediately. Example<\/em>: Post a question on social media and analyze the responses.<\/p>\n \u201cThanks to the responsiveness test, I discovered who my real supporters are.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Linda, Marketing Specialist<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Analyze the diversity in your network in terms of professions, industries, and backgrounds. Do<\/em>: Strive for a broad and diverse network. Don't<\/em>: Do not limit your network to one sector or professional group. Example<\/em>: Use LinkedIn Analytics to assess the composition of your network.<\/p>\n See how well you are connected with key figures in different groups or communities. Do<\/em>: Look for connections that act as bridges between different groups. Don't<\/em>: Don't focus solely on the quantity of connections. Example<\/em>: Analyze your connections and identify central figures.<\/p>\n \u201cThe diversity test has opened my eyes to new industries.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Brent, Entrepreneur<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Evaluate how much people trust you by asking them for a favor or advice. Do<\/em>Be sincere in your request and show appreciation. Don't<\/em>: Do not abuse the trust of your network. Example<\/em>: Ask for a recommendation or reference.<\/p>\n Assess the willingness of your network to support you in your professional goals. Do<\/em>Be specific in what you ask and why. Don't<\/em>: Do not expect everyone to always be able to help. Example<\/em>: Ask for feedback on a project or idea.<\/p>\n Measure how much influence you have within your network by sharing an idea or message and tracking its spread. Do<\/em>: Share valuable and relevant content. Don't<\/em>: Do not spam your network with irrelevant messages. Example<\/em>: Share an article and see how often it is shared or discussed.<\/p>\n \u201cThrough the influence test, I realized the power of my online presence.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Dempsey, Influencer<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n References<\/span><\/em>\n
2. The Diversity Test<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3. The Bridge Builder Test<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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4. The Trust Test<\/strong><\/h2>\n
5. The Support Test<\/strong><\/h2>\n
6. The Influence Test<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Harvard Business Review \u2013 \u201cThe Power of Diverse Networks\u201d<\/em>
Psychology Today \u2013 \u201cTrust in Social Networks\u201d<\/em>
Forbes \u2013 \u201cSupportive Networking\u201d<\/em>
Social Media Examiner \u2013 \u201cMeasuring Social Influence\u201d<\/em>
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