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Effective leadership is at the core of collaborative innovation. This chapter explores the strategies and practices that leaders can employ to drive innovation through collaboration:
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Lead for Collisions, Not for More Meetings: Discover how effective leadership encourages creative collisions, fostering innovation without overwhelming teams with unnecessary meetings.
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Balance Internal and External Collaboration: Striking the right balance between internal and external collaboration is crucial for fostering innovation. Learn how to leverage both to drive breakthroughs.
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Connect Networks of Innovators: Effective leaders connect networks of innovators within and outside the organization, facilitating the flow of ideas and fostering a culture of continuous innovation.
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Ideas for Action: Implement simple yet impactful leadership practices that can drive collaborative innovation within your organization. In addition, dive into advanced leadership practices that can take your collaborative innovation efforts to the next level, driving transformative change.
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Collaborative Innovation in Action: LEGO: Gain insights into how LEGO, a global leader in creativity and innovation, has successfully implemented collaborative innovation strategies.
This chapter serves as a guide for leaders and organizations seeking to harness collaborative innovation as a driver of growth and success. By adopting these strategies, leaders can inspire creativity, connect innovators, and propel their organizations toward a future of continuous innovation.
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Bömelburg, R., Gassmann, O. (2024). Leading for Collaborative Innovation. In: Collaborative Advantage. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36306-1_4
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