Using Socilab.com to generate a visual depiction of my LinkedIn network revealed some interesting observations.
To understand the diagram, note that I am at the centre of my network, and each smaller circle in the diagram represents a person I am connected to.
There are three densely populated clusters branching out from me, which I have noted with blue circles (or ovals, to be precise). The largest one, closest to me on the left-hand side of the page, are my connections from Edmonton, while the smaller one, to the right of me, displays my connections from Calgary, and the smallest of the three hubs, at the top of the page, includes my connections from Australia. The size of these hubs are proportionate to the time I have spent in each location; in Edmonton, nine years, in Calgary, five years, and in Australia, just six months.
On the periphery of the diagram are two sets of widely dispersed connections. These include my family and friends. Though we are connected on LinkedIn, they are at the periphery of my professional network.
Great map. I like how you indicated and discussed the connections inside the circles (umm, ovals).
Thanks Dugg! Glad you appreciate my distinction between ovals and circles 🙂
This is great Amber, your strategy to break down the connections and identify key clusters was well done and brought clarity to your digital presence.
Thanks Katie!
Amber, I like how you identified your clusters so I might be going the same path although obviously the maps shall look different. I am having a “hard time” with Socilab with regard to specifying how I want the map to be built… it almost starts mapping as soon as I login. I will keep on trying. Cheers!