Identification of Competencies for Professionals Working in Open Innovation Teams

Du Chatenier, Elise, Verstegen, Jos, Biemans, Harm, Mulder, Martin and Omta, Onno (2010) Identification of Competencies for Professionals Working in Open Innovation Teams. R and D Management, 40 (3). pp. 271-280. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9310.2010.00590.x

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Abstract

In the open innovation management literature, it is widely acknowledged that individuals play a crucial role in collaborative knowledge creation processes. However, the literature tends not to explore the human side of open innovation teams. The present article therefore examines the competencies that professionals need for working in open innovation teams (specific but not necessarily unique to open innovation) and to cope with the challenges they face. A qualitative study consisting of explorative interviews and focus group discussions was conducted, resulting in a competence profile for open innovation professionals. The profile adds a new perspective to the field of open innovation management by focusing on how individuals involved in open innovation teams can enhance open innovation success. It reveals, among other things, how professionals can generate new knowledge, build trust, and deal with low reciprocal commitment in open innovation teams. Especially, brokering solutions and being socially competent seem to be important for open innovation professionals. Companies should focus on these competencies when supporting their professionals in open innovation teams.

Item Type:	Article
Article Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences
Research Priority Areas:	Applied Business & Technology
Depositing User:	Ineke Tijsma
Date Deposited:	16 Mar 2015 16:38
Last Modified:	07 Aug 2023 13:27
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/1453

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