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3). Pick one concept from either text from this weeks reading, not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.

Use Communication Networks (Group Communication Chp. 11 pg.63-64)

“Networks are ‘who talks to whom about what’ in an organization” (Group Communication, pg. 63-64).  I think networking is key to getting anywhere in life.  It really helps knowing people and getting those connections by networking.  You can go anywhere and meet anyone and get connected to anything.  There are two types of networks:

Centralized Network: is when the communication goes through some people.  Sometimes even just one person and going through one person directly.  It is

 like when you work as an individual in a company and only need to go through your manager or your boss.  It also is said that "research indicates that there are many advantages to being in a centralized position in a network... Centralized persons are more likely to emerge as leaders" (Group Communications, pg. 64).

Decentralized Network: is when the communication goes through a lot of people through numerous amounts of connections through others.  

It is like when you use networks from all different places to make something happen.

In all types of networking, it takes skill to build up your different sources through your networks.  You must be able to go out and start a conversation with someone and really get to know what they are all about as well as they need to get to know you as well so you can exchange your opportunities for one another.  I think networking is a key skill for people to know how to use to be successful.  Knowing people really does help you get around because it opens up many opportunities, and the more networks you create, the more opportunities and connections you get!