Innovation and Innovators Inside Government: From Institutions to Networks
Summary. This study examines how innovation happens within government by analyzing 947 politicians and bureaucrats across 11 Australian municipalities. The researchers found that innovation inside government depends less on formal job positions and more on informal networks and relationships. Using social network analysis, they show that access to advice and strategic information networks among senior officials significantly determines who becomes an innovator within government institutions.
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Considine, M., & Lewis, J. M.. (2007). Innovation and Innovators Inside Government: From Institutions to Networks. Governance. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0491.2007.00373.x
Considine, Mark, and Jenny M. Lewis. “Innovation and Innovators Inside Government: From Institutions to Networks.” Governance, 2007. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0491.2007.00373.x.
Considine, Mark, and Jenny M. Lewis. 2007. “Innovation and Innovators Inside Government: From Institutions to Networks.” Governance. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0491.2007.00373.x.
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journal = {Governance},
year = {2007},
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- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1468-0491.2007.00373.x
- Countries
- Australia
- Regions
- Oceania
- Categories
- innovation-networks, policy, general-innovation
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- 2026-04-28