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12/03/2026

12/03/2026

Most organizations believe that change is driven by cascading messages through the hierarchy.

But the OrgMapper Research — 89 studies, 160,000+ employees, 90 countries, 3.5 million connections — shows something different:
peer-to-peer connections are what give change meaning, build trust, and make it stick.

The OrgMapper INFLUENCE Certification Training equips OD consultants, HR leaders, change professionals, and executives to:
✔ identify and engage informal influencers
✔ turn network insights into actionable strategies
✔ embed influence into initiatives like culture change, digital transformation, or M&A

Become an OrgMapper | INFLUENCE ONA Practitioner and lead change that truly takes hold.

📅 Live Online (3 × 4h sessions): March 26 | April 9 | April 22
💰 750€ + VAT (20% discount for 2+ participants)

👉 REGISTER NOW:https://orgmapper.com/orgmapper-influence-certification-training/

25/02/2026

We often assume that when people need support in making important work decisions, they turn to their boss.
But our data from 89 projects shows something different:
👉 People go sideways. They turn to trusted peers.

That’s the informal network at work — the invisible structure that truly drives alignment, influence, and change.

If you’re an OD consultant, HR professional, or transformation leader, this matters.
Because change doesn’t spread through hierarchy.
It spreads through trust.

In our upcoming OrgMapper | INFLUENCE Certification Training, you’ll learn how to:
• Identify the informal influencers people actually turn to
• Activate trusted employees to support transformation
• Design targeted interventions based on real network data
• Turn ONA insights into measurable change impact

👉 Want to lead change through the network that actually drives it? Join us - registration link in the comments⤵️

In most organizations, the assumption is clear: When something important happens, people go up the hierarchy. Hierarchy is expected to drive decisions. But Organizational Network Analysis is now giving us something powerful — large-scale evidence that this isn’t how work actually moves. Across 8...

07/11/2025

We’ve just wrapped up a fantastic 1.5-day ONA Summit, and it’s safe to say the energy, ideas, and connections we shared are still buzzing. The event was a true celebration of our Global ONA Community — and it showed in every conversation, question, and insight that came to life.

Here’s a little snapshot of what we achieved together 👇
🌍 362 participants registered to be part of our Global ONA Community representing all continents and 48 countries,
👥 148 practitioners, leaders, and academics contributed and participated actively during the 2 days of our ONA Summit,
🎤 22 incredible keynote speakers, panelists, and organizers who inspired us all
💬 9 thought-provoking keynotes and panel discussions that sparked new thinking and collaboration

A huge thank you to everyone who joined, contributed, and helped make this Summit such a success. Your enthusiasm, openness, and wisdom turned these 1.5 days into something truly special. 🙏

Here’s to keeping the momentum going — and to all the new ideas, partnerships, and discoveries this amazing community will create next! 🚀

Andras Vicsek, Silvia Fierascu, Peter Kalmar, Balazs Balogi, Dániel Ábel, Greg Pryor, Michael Arena, Hemerson Paes, Dr Leandro Herrero, Francisco Marin, Kristin Cullen-Lester, Katelyn Cavanaugh, Eric Middleton, Ph.D., Clint Kofford, Michael Campbell, John Golden, Ph.D., Scott Hines, PhD, Zsolt Huff, Vaishali Gambhir, Zsolt Szelecki, Curtis Michelson, Grant Symons