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Coping with Open Innovation: Responding to the Challenges of External Engagement in R&D

Ammon Salter, Paola Criscuolo, Anne L. J. Ter Wal · 2014 · California Management Review

Summary. R&D professionals face significant challenges when engaging in open innovation, including managing external relationships and coordinating across organizational boundaries. This paper identifies four specific challenges that individuals encounter in daily open innovation work and describes coping strategies they use. The authors recommend organizational practices that help staff effectively manage external engagement and collaboration.

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Salter, A., Criscuolo, P., & Wal, A. L. J. T.. (2014). Coping with Open Innovation: Responding to the Challenges of External Engagement in R&D. California Management Review. https://doi.org/10.1525/cmr.2014.56.2.77

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DOI
10.1525/cmr.2014.56.2.77
Countries
United Kingdom
Regions
Europe
Categories
innovation-theory, innovation-networks, general-innovation
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2026-04-28