Knowledge workers in technology companies generally don’t view their jobs as being about human relationships. The more introverted among them would probably even shudder at the thought. Our research indicates, however, that science-based work is more about social networks than high-tech companies might suspect. In fact, it’s possible that these companies would benefit from the kind of intentional networking in which consulting and law firms engage.
A version of this article appeared in the April 2008 issue of Harvard Business Review.
