McDermott, Richard; Archibald, Douglas (2010). "Harnessing Your Staff's Informal Networks". Harvard Business Review. Vol. 88, no. 3.

McDermott and Archibald (2010) present an article that discusses how organizations can harness their staff's informal networks. The article argues that informal networks, which are often based on relationships and trust, play a critical role in promoting knowledge sharing and innovation in organizations. The authors provide several examples of successful informal networks and offer practical advice on how organizations can identify and leverage their staff's informal networks. The article also highlights the importance of leadership and culture in promoting and supporting informal networks. The authors conclude by discussing the challenges and limitations of informal networks and providing future research directions. Keywords: informal networks, knowledge sharing, innovation.