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Identification of competencies for professionals in open innovation teams

E. du Chatenier, J.A.A.M. Verstegen, H.J.A. Biemans, Martin Mulder, Onno Omta · 2010 · R and D Management

Summary. This study identifies key competencies that professionals need to succeed in open innovation teams through interviews and focus groups. The research reveals that brokering solutions, social competence, knowledge generation, trust-building, and managing low reciprocal commitment are critical skills. Companies should actively develop these competencies in employees participating in collaborative innovation efforts.

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Chatenier, E. D., Verstegen, J., Biemans, H., Mulder, M., & Omta, O.. (2010). Identification of competencies for professionals in open innovation teams. R and D Management. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9310.2010.00590.x

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DOI
10.1111/j.1467-9310.2010.00590.x
Countries
Netherlands
Regions
Europe
Categories
innovation-theory, innovation-networks, general-innovation
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2026-04-28