How innovation drivers, networking and leadership shape public sector innovation capacity

Jenny M. Lewis, Lykke Margot Ricard, Erik‐Hans Klijn · 2017 · International Review of Administrative Sciences

Summary. Leadership quality has a stronger impact on public sector innovation capacity than innovation drivers or external networking, according to a survey of senior administrators in Barcelona, Copenhagen, and Rotterdam. The study found that transformational and network governance leadership styles most effectively boost innovation in Barcelona and Copenhagen, while entrepreneurial leadership proved most effective in Rotterdam. Organizational structures, processes, and external contacts matter less than strong leadership for building innovation capacity.

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Lewis, J. M., Ricard, L. M., & Klijn, E.. (2017). How innovation drivers, networking and leadership shape public sector innovation capacity. International Review of Administrative Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020852317694085

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DOI: 10.1177/0020852317694085
Countries: Spain, Denmark, Netherlands
Regions: Europe
Categories: policy, innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28