Developing innovation networks – the art of interorganisational collaboration in high-technology innovation. (26th September 2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tikkanen, Joni; Renko, Maija
• Is Part Of: International journal of entrepreneurship and innovation management. Volume 6:Number 6(2006)
• Page Start: 573
• Page End: 590
• Publication Date: 2006-09-26
• Subjects: high technology innovation -- high tech innovation -- alliance management -- innovation network management -- entrepreneurship -- innovation management -- collaboration -- strategic alliances -- resource sharing -- biotechnology -- ICT -- information technology -- communications; Entrepreneurship -- Periodicals; 338.0405
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-275X

Abstract

Firms seek access to complementary resources, improved competitiveness, and flexibility through development of innovation alliances. Thus, efficient alliance management is a key managerial concern. This paper provides a review of existing theoretical alliance management approaches, analyses their strengths and limitations, and concludes that a network approach to alliance management is needed due to firms' contextual embeddedness. Based on extant literature and two high-technology case studies, the authors develop a framework for innovation network management. The elements of the framework, i.e., network visioning, positioning, and mobilising, are discussed and their managerial relevance and implications are highlighted.