Valdis Krebs is prominent in practical application of social network analysis to organizations. In
Managing the Connected Organization he explores how network theory provides value: "In the connected economy, each network actor (individual, team, or organization) is embedded in a larger economic web that affects each participant and, in return, is influenced by that participant. In such a connected system we can no longer focus on the performance of individual actors -- we must manage connected assets."

Learning theories are generally concerned with individuals. Organization theories are obviously concerned with how organizations learn. Most often, they are viewed completely different. Given the interconnectedness of the individual learner and the organization (providing value to each other as each element learns), I believe that one theory of learning can explain both. In my original article on connectivism, my intent was to provide a theory that encompasses both individual and organizational learning. This may take some time to evolve, and will certainly require much more focused research. Strictly as a theory, the dance of individuals and organizations (which results in the creation of a learning ecology) can provide a foundation for how we view any type of learning.