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Dormant ties, or past professional connections, offer access to diverse networks and resources that immediate inner circles do not possess. These connections are often underutilized due to social reluctance.

Impact: Executives can tap into a wider pool of expertise and opportunities, accelerating innovation and problem-solving beyond the limits of current team structures.

— from Strategic Help-Seeking: Boosting Organizational Performance · HBR On Leadership· Feb 04, 2026