Small-world communities are stable and withstand changes. Subgroups form, but bridge builders make sure that the community isn't segregated. Is your online/offline community or team a small world?
I love this analogy (and love Galway)! One challenge I've seen is the tension between allowing natural formation of (sub)groups by the members vs the desire to concentrate the activity in the community. Sometimes if you peel off too many subgroups, the cohesive community suffers or looks empty. What are your thoughts on that balance?
I love this analogy (and love Galway)! One challenge I've seen is the tension between allowing natural formation of (sub)groups by the members vs the desire to concentrate the activity in the community. Sometimes if you peel off too many subgroups, the cohesive community suffers or looks empty. What are your thoughts on that balance?